Looking for a skin care product that checks all the boxes? Our Vichy, La Roche-Posay and SkinCeuticals expert is here to discuss the benefits of adding a Vitamin C product to your regimen.

A skin care essential recommended by virtually every dermatologist, vitamin C has far-reaching benefits for all types of skin at every age. In addition to providing antioxidant protection and shielding skin from free radical damage that leads to premature signs of aging, this powerhouse antioxidant also improves the appearance of existing fine lines and dull, uneven skin tone. Best of all, there’s a vitamin C product for every skin type—and every budget.

The Vitamin C Serum for the Beginner

Are you new to Vitamin C Serums? Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum serves up a dermatologist-grade skin-brightening treatment without blowing your budget. The award-winning paraben-free and fragrance-free formula with 15% pure vitamin C for effective antioxidant protection and natural origin hyaluronic acid works together to deliver firmer-feeling, brighter-looking skin in as little as 10 days. With just nine other ingredients, this vitamin C serum is a great fit for any “clean” anti-aging skincare routine, and it won a 2018 O, The Oprah Magazine Spring Beauty O-Ward!

Your Vitamin C in a Lotion

Offering the anti-aging benefits of vitamin C in a lightweight lotion, La Roche-Posay Active C 10 visibly improves fine lines and wrinkles as it smooths surface texture and boosts skin radiance. With a high concentration of vitamin C along with hyaluronic acid and soothing, antioxidant-enhanced thermal spring water, daily use ensures optimal hydration and environmental protection.

Vitamin C Serum for the Pro

SkinCeuticals put vitamin C on the skin care map thanks to research that identified the parameters necessary for an effective formulation. Today, the company offers a range of vitamin C serums for all skin types as well as specific concerns.

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is a powerful, clinically-proven daily antioxidant serum formulated with 15% pure vitamin C, 1% alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) and 0.5% ferulic acid to protect the skin against free radical damage caused by environmental aggressors such as UV rays, infrared radiation and pollution. Recommended for normal, dry and combination skin, it also helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness and uneven skin tone.

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF combines 10% pure vitamin C, 2% phloretin and 0.5% ferulic acid to help prevent damage caused by environmental aggressors such as UV rays and pollution. Best for normal, oily and combination skin, it also improves visible fine lines, wrinkles, dullness and discoloration while refining surface texture and promoting the skin’s natural renewal.

Vitamin C + Glycolic Acid Serum A two-in-one antioxidant and exfoliating serum, SkinCeuticals C + AHA is formulated with 15% pure vitamin C and a blend of 10% glycolic and lactic acids. Ideal for normal, oily and combination skin, it helps eliminate dull, dry skin cells to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin radiance as it smoothes surface texture and promotes a clear complexion.

Vitamin C tip

A vitamin C antioxidant is an essential part of any skincare regimen, but daily sunscreen use is imperative for maximum skin protection. A combination of vitamin C and SPF every morning shields the skin from damage caused by both free radicals and UV rays, in turn helping to prevent and correct visible signs of aging.

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