When I meet a new guest for a custom facial or facial consultation I always like to go over their at-home skincare routine and skincare products they currently have at home. If a daily vitamin C serum is missing from their routine I see it both as a positive and a negative. Obviously, the negative is that their skin is missing out on the amazing nutrients and benefits it could be receiving from a well-formulated vitamin C serum. The positive spin is that once I’m able to educate them on the benefits of vitamin C and help them choose the right serum for their skin/needs I KNOW they are going to see improvement in their skin.

A must-have daily product:

Before we dive into the amazing benefits, let's take a moment to understand the science behind vitamin C. This ingredient is a vital antioxidant that plays a big role in collagen synthesis. Collagen is a protein responsible for maintaining the structure and elasticity of our skin, giving it that plump and youthful appearance. The antioxidant properties of vitamin C help combat free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage our skin cells and contribute to premature aging. By neutralizing these harmful free radicals, vitamin C promotes a more youthful and radiant complexion. Benefits like this are what make a vitamin C product beneficial (some could even say essential) for daily use, for every skin type.

scrub me secret: because of the free radical fighting and antiaging benefits vitamin C gives to our skin it’s best to make a vitamin C serum a part of your daily morning skincare routine. So when you’re going about your day you have an extra layer of defense underneath your SPF moisturizer.

Top 3 benefits of using vitamin C serum:

🔸 Helps skin stay supple, firm, and smooth by supporting collagen and elastin

🔸 Gives complexion a more even and radiant glow

🔸 Inhibits the enzyme responsible for excess melanin production, leading to lightening of dark spots

What to look for in a great vitamin C serum:

Not all vitamin C serums are created equal! In order to receive the benefits mentioned above, you’ll want to be using a product that actually gets the job done.

What we want to look for in our skincare are ingredients that are highly effective and have the ability to penetrate the skin deeply. When examining the ingredients label of your skincare products, be sure to look for L-ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, tetrahexyldecyl (THD) ascorbate, or magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. If none of these ingredients are listed, it is advisable to avoid that particular skincare item.

scrub me secret: my favorite vitamin C serums you ask? I like Josh Rosebrook C Complex, Sunday Riley C.E.O 15%, and MAELOVE Glowmaker.

Want to dive deeper into the topic of using antioxidants to protect our skin? Blog posts like “Protect yourself before you wreck yourself”, “What’s causing our skin to age?”, and “How air pollution affects our skin.” are all great reads!