How to use vitamin C serum in your skincare routine?Updated a year ago
Vitamin C is powerful, but you can help work its magic by introducing it into your skincare routine correctly:
- Cleanse your face or splash it with water. We recommend leaving your skin slightly damp to help the serum absorb.
- Apply vitamin C serum. Even if you use other serums or toners, a quality Vitamin C product should always be the first leave-on product that you apply to your skin.
- Apply SPF if you're using vitamin C serum during the day. Vitamin C will bolster your sunscreen, so this is the best time to use it, especially if you use retinol or other powerful products at night.
Can I use vitamin C serum every day?
Yes! Vitamin C serums are most beneficial when used daily.
Most clinical studies of vitamin C serums examined the antioxidant with daily use. Plus, it’s gentle enough for most clients to use every day, even with sensitive skin.
When should I apply vitamin C serum?
You can use vitamin C any time of day, but because of its photoprotective abilities, we highly recommend using it in the daytime under your sunscreen. It works best as the first leave-on step in your skincare routine, immediately after cleansing and before other toners, serums, or moisturizers.
If you’re new to skincare, we also don’t recommend layering other products with active ingredients on top of it. Using too many potent ingredients in one routine can irritate the skin, which can slow down the beneficial effects of your routine.
How do I know if vitamin C serum is working?
You'll know your vitamin C serum is working when you see bright, glowing, even skin! Using our biologically-optimized, oxygen-free Vitamin C superserum, many of our clients see these improvements in the first few weeks.
However, for concerns like fading hyperpigmentation, it may take two months or more of continuous use to notice a significant difference.
If you don’t see results, it’s possible that your vitamin C serum isn’t formulated correctly. Many brands use ineffective but stable derivatives of vitamin C instead of the real stuff. If the package isn’t air-tight or has been on store shelves for too long, it’s also possible that your vitamin C serum has oxidized.
We took measures to make sure our Vitamin C Superserum is formulated correctly, with real vitamin C formulated at the right pH and percentage to ensure optimal skin metabolization. We also developed an oxygen-free bottle using aerospace technology, to ensure it stays potent no matter what.
Brighten your life
If you want to ward off the early signs of aging or address existing photodamage and dark spots, a vitamin C serum definitely has a role in your skincare routine! It's gentle yet powerful, and it can support the effects of other useful skincare steps like retinol and sunscreen. So add it to your routine, and discover how much brighter your life can be!