Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient in skincare, known to be capable of brightening one’s complexion, boosting collagen production, and protecting against environmental damage. Whether battling dullness or looking to improve your skin’s texture, incorporating vitamin C into your skincare routine can make a significant difference. However, it is essential to know the right way to use it for maximum effectiveness.
Thus, this guide will discuss the best practices for incorporating vitamin C into your skincare routine. It will also highlight essential dos and don'ts of vitamin C to help you maximise its benefits while avoiding common pitfalls.
1. Choose the Right Concentration
When using vitamin C in skincare, concentration matters.
If you're just introducing vitamin C into your skincare routine, start with a lower concentration. This will let your skin adjust to vitamin C slowly. Our 10% Vitamin C Topical Serum is an option worth considering as it allows your skin to adjust to the ingredient without overwhelming it or causing irritation.
After your skin adjusts to a lower concentration of vitamin C, gradually increase the concentration. Consider our 15% Vitamin C Serum with Ferulic Acid, for instance, for enhanced efficacy. Ferulic Acid not only enhances antioxidant benefits but also improves the stability of vitamin C. As a result, you’ll enjoy greater protection against environmental stressors.
2. Prepare Your Skin
Before applying vitamin C serum, prepping your skin correctly is crucial. Start with a gentle cleanser, such as ourDiamond Tomato® PM2.5 Cleanser, to remove dirt and impurities, ensuring your skin is clean and responsive to the serum. But that’s not all. This cleanser not only purifies but also helps protect against environmental pollutants.
Next, follow up with ourDiamond Tomato® Beyond Toner to help balance your skin's pH and enhance hydration. This step creates an ideal canvas to apply your vitamin C serum, allowing it to penetrate deeper and provide maximum benefits.
3. Start with a Serum
One of the most effective ways to add vitamin C to your skincare routine is through a serum. Vitamin Cserums are known for their lightweight texture and fast absorption, delivering a powerful, concentrated dose of the vitamin immediately and directly to your skin.
To get started, you can try our Diamond Tomato® Youth Serum. With 0.2% Ascorbyl Glucoside, a gentler form of vitamin C, this serum is ideal for sensitive skin, providing an excellent entry point without irritating your skin. If you're unsure how to use it, consider starting with 1 to 2 drops, and as your skin adjusts, gradually increasing it to 3 to 4 drops to enhance its benefits.
Once you feel comfortable with a serum, you can explore how to further enhance your routine by applying vitamin C in other forms, such as face masks and moisturisers.
4. Combining it With Other Key Ingredients
When it comes to maximising the benefits of topical vitamin C, combining it with other key ingredients can significantly enhance your skincare routine. For instance, combining vitamin C with hyaluronic acid creates a powerful synergy. Hyaluronic acid is known to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, complementing the brightening effects of vitamin C. An excellent option for this is our Precious Pearl Serum, which features hyaluronic acid and works to lift and firm sagging skin while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Similarly, integrating niacinamide into your regimen can provide additional advantages. Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide works harmoniously with vitamin C to promote an even skin tone and calm irritation. Our C-White Depigmenting Concentrate contains niacinamide and can be effortlessly layered with your vitamin C serum, enhancing overall skin health.
5. Layer it With Sunscreen
Once you've applied your vitamin C serum, it’s essential to layer it with sunscreen, especially if using it in the morning, to increase the effectiveness of your skincare routine. Not only does vitamin C enhance the effectiveness of your sunscreen, but it also provides additional protection against UV damage by neutralising free radicals. By using a quality sunscreen, you shield your skin from harmful rays while allowing the benefits of vitamin C to flourish.
For optimal protection, explore Evans Dermalogical's lightweight, 100% mineral sunscreens, available in SPF 50+ and 60+. Our sunscreens are formulated with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which are gentle enough for all sensitive skin types and provide comprehensive protection against UVA, UVB, and blue light.
Discover the Vitamin C Skincare Essentials from Evans Dermalogical
If you want to experience the full potential of vitamin C and elevate your skincare routine, look no further than Evans Dermalogical. Our range of high-quality products, including vitamin C serums, masks, and sunscreens, is designed to cater to your skincare needs.
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