Why Do I Need Vitamin C In My Skincare?
- Itâs a good antioxidant and reverses sun damageâ When UV light hits the skin, nasty molecules are created called Reactive Oxidative Species. These attack the skin and cause Photoaging. There have been studies that say UV damage contributes to as much as 80 % of the visible signs of aging. 80% of our skin aging is because of sun damage!! Let that sink in a moment. Anything we can do to prevent or reverse sun damage is going to make a huge difference to the appearance of our skin. Vitamin C can reverse sun damage, it can actually turn back the clock at a cellular level, as well as stopping damage from occurring in the first place.
- It supports collagenâ Vitamin C is essential for making collagen. Scurvy is vitamin C deficiency, without vitamin c, collagen falls apart. Collagen is the protein essential for keeping skin firm, here is the blurb on collagen. It makes absolute sense to have Vitamin C in skincare as it is the building block of the building block of the skin.
- It brightens the skinâ It also acts to prevent and reduce pigmentation. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is particularly effective for pigmentation as it penetrates the skin better.
- It supports wound healing
- It boosts the natural skin barrier
- Can help with dry skin and rough texture
Why Is Vitamin C So Problematic
The Ordinary Vitamin C Options-
Vitamin C Suspension 23% and HA Spheres 2%
£4.90 for 30 mms from TheOrdinaries.com
Water free, Silicone free, oil free, alcohol free, nut free, cruelty free, vegan
Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone
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£5.80 for 30mls from TheOrdinaries.com
Water free, oil free, alcohol free, nut free, cruelty free, vegan
Ingredients-Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone.
The Cosdna entry looks pretty clean, dimethicone getting a 1 for comedogenicity.
Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
£8.90 for 30mls from TheOrdinaries.com
Oil free, alcohol free, silicone free, vegan, gluten free, nut free, cruelty free
The Cosdna entry flags triethanol amine with a score of 2 for comedogenicity.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20%
£14.90 for 30mls from TheOrdinaries.com
Water free, alcohol free, silicone free, gluten free, nut free, cruelty free, vegan
The Cosdna entry is good, just the jojoba oil might cause acne in some.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10%
£7.80 for 30mls from TheOrdinaries.com
Cosdna entry just lists Vitamin E as a potential trigger for acne.
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Other Skincare Brand Options
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- Timeless Vitamin C,E+ Ferulic £32.99 from Amazon
- Drunk Elephant C Firma Day Serum a whopping £99.50 from Amazon
- Skinceuticals C E Ferulic £99.99 from Amazon
- Kiehls Powerful Strength Line Reducing serum £49.50 from Kiehls, this is silicone based and contains 10.5% Ascorbic Acid.
- Proaura Vitamin C 20% with Hyaluronic Acid and Astaxanthin £25 from Amazon. A water based serum combining 20% Sodium Ascorbic Phosphate with Hyaluronic acid and Astaxanthin. I have a review of the Proaura here.
The Ordinary Vitamin C- The Long and Short of it
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- If you want your vitamin C strong and youâre easy going about the finish, youâre used to strong actives, you have skin like iron and you want to look young fast- then choose Vitamin C suspension 23%.
- You want your product to be strong and effective, youâre a seasoned vet, you tried 23% and didnât like it, you like the feel of silicone products, you donât have sensitive skin- then choose Vitamin C 30% in Silicone.
- You have sensitive skin, you prefer water serums, you want something that will slot easily into your routine without the risk of irritation- then choose Ascorbic Glucoside 12%.
- You like oil formulas, youâre concerned about pigmentation, but you want something gentler than the pure ascorbic acid then choose Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate 20%
- You like creamy moisturising formulas, youâre concerned about pigmentation, you have sensitive skin then choose Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10%
- If you feel confident making your own Vitamin C serum, which can be as gentle or as strong as you wish and without the worry of oxidation choose 100% L Ascorbic Powder.