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Prevent ageing & boost immunity with vitamin C
The not-so secret anti-oxidant ingredient that all women should have in their armoury to smooth and plump skin (and combat the signs of ageing). Try adding these vitamin C beauty products for skincare boost…
A water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits and vegetables, vitamin C is an essential micronutrient needed to help our bodies function properly. When it comes to skincare, ‘vitamin C is renowned for its powerful antioxidant and skin brightening properties,’ Alexander Johnston tells C&TH in his guide to vitamins. ‘It protects skin from environmental damage and encourages cell renewal and collagen production. It will brighten a dull complexion, even out skin tone, reduce the appearance of blemishes and smooth out fine lines and diminish scarring.
‘Vitamin C is also great for dealing with hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage, dark undereye circles and promotes the production of collagen, which essential for taught and elastic skin. L-Ascorbic acid is the most common and most researched form of Vitamin C, but there are other variants available that are of a higher concentration.
‘It’s easier than you might think to introduce vitamin C into your skincare routine as, whilst it is a very active ingredient, it rarely causes irritation in low concentration.’
C Antioxidant Glow Serum 30ml, £135, johnbellcroyden.co.uk
This award-winning healthy skin serum treats everything from pigmentation, wrinkles and sun damage to rosacea and acne. It promotes collagen production, provides anti-inflammatory properties and creates a radiant everyday glow.
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24K Gold Serum Intense, £375, chantecaille.co.uk
Chantecaille recently extended its Gold collection with a new, fast-acting botanical serum packed with 24K gold vitamin C and pentapeptide. Ideal for stimulating collagen, the formula works to stabilise and improve vitamin C absorbency – meaning smoother, brighter skin (without the wait time).
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CE Ferulic Vitamin C 30ml, £165, skinceuticals.co.uk
A beauty editor’s favourite, four to five drops of this powerful product should be applied to chin, cheek, forehead and neck after cleansing. Follow with moisturiser, and let the vitamin C do its magic to firm up skin and soften wrinkles.
Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum, £45, laroche-posay.co.uk
Suitable for all skin types, this serum from La Roche-Posay was designed to help reduce the appearance of fine lines while smoothing out skin irregularities. Alongside vitamin C, you’ll find salicylic acid (a great exfoliator) and neurosensine (amino acid chains that help proteins like collagen thrive). The result? Radiant skin that lasts.
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The Good Vitamin C Serum 30ml, £110, drsturm.com
Use regularly for a brighter complexion. Add a pipette full of serum to the palm of your hand and dab over face, avoiding eye area. Wait a minute or so before topping off with a good day moisturiser with SPF.
Pure Vitamin C Powder (5 x 1.95g), £88, drsebagh.com
Either apply direct whereby the powder turns to a cream, or mix with your normal moisturiser, it’s a super convenient way to deliver the highest grade Vitamin C.
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C15 Super Booster 20ml, £52, paulaschoice.co.uk
Safe to use under the eye area, use two to three drops up to twice a day. Also includes Vitamin E, another great skin antioxidant.
CEO Glow 15ml, £34, sundayriley.uk
With added turmeric oil and evening primrose oil, this delicious product delivers vitamin C into your skin through superfood oils. Blend with any other product or use alone.
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Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 30ml, £6.75, beautybay.com
For the best value quality products out there, you can’t beat The Ordinary. You need to be quick though – many products sell out super quickly.
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