Vitamin C - do I need it, what are the benefits and how to use it?

Ah, that vitamin C! So beloved! Do we need it, how to choose it, and how to use it?

🌺 What is vitamin C?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant that plays an important role in maintaining the health and beauty of the skin. It is extremely effective in fighting free radicals, stimulating collagen production, and brightening the complexion. Vitamin C is a key ingredient in many skin care products due to its numerous benefits.

🌺 What are the benefits of vitamin C?

🪄 Antioxidant Protection: Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals that can cause skin damage and premature aging. This helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the environment, such as UV rays and pollution.

🪄 Collagen Stimulation: Vitamin C plays a key role in the synthesis of collagen, which is essential for maintaining firm and elastic skin. Regular use of vitamin C products can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

🪄 Skin Lightening: Vitamin C helps to even out the complexion and reduce hyperpigmentation, such as spots and dark circles. It brightens the skin and gives it a healthy glow.

🪄 Skin healing: Thanks to its regenerative properties, vitamin C helps heal the skin and reduce inflammation.

🪄 Strengthening the skin barrier: Vitamin C helps strengthen the skin barrier, which improves the skin's ability to retain moisture and protect itself from external aggressors.

🌺 How and when to use vitamin C?

Vitamin C can be incorporated into your daily skincare routine in a variety of ways. Here are some tips for optimal use:

Product Choice: Choose a serum, cream or lotion that contains a stabilized form of vitamin C, such as ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate or magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. We suggest you try SOME BY MI’s Vitamin C Serum enriched with vitamins and 75% galactomyces, which will brighten skin, restore its healthy glow and improve its complexion and tone.

Application: Apply the vitamin C product to clean, dry skin. It's best to use it in the morning before your moisturizer and sunscreen. But if you don't like applying multiple products in your daily routine, you can use it at night with no less effectiveness.

Combining with other ingredients: Vitamin C combines well with vitamin E and ferulic acid, which increase its effectiveness and stability. Avoid combining it directly with products containing niacinamide or retinol unless they are formulated together.

Storage: Store vitamin C products in a cool, dark place to prevent oxidation and loss of effectiveness.

🌺 What should we watch out for?

While vitamin C is safe for most skin types, there are a few things to keep in mind:

🧪 Concentration: Products with a vitamin C concentration of 10% to 20% are effective and safe for most people. Start with a lower concentration if you have sensitive skin.

🟠 Color changes: Vitamin C can oxidize and change color to yellow, orange, or brown. If you notice such changes, the product may have lost its effectiveness.

🪧 Allergy test: Always do an allergy test by applying a small amount of the product to the inside of your wrist or behind your ear to make sure your skin does not react negatively.

☀️ Avoid direct sunlight: Although vitamin C is photoprotective, vitamin C products should be used in conjunction with sunscreen to provide maximum protection.

Vitamin C is an extremely useful and versatile ingredient in skin care that can significantly improve its health and appearance. Whether you want to fight the signs of aging, even out your complexion, or simply protect your skin from harmful environmental factors, including vitamin C in your routine is an excellent choice. Choose high-quality products and follow the usage tips to get the most out of vitamin C.