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Ask any dermatologist for their top three product recommendations, and a daily vitamin C serum is likely to be among them. Lauded for its antioxidant power and ability to improve the appearance of dark spots, vitamin C also helps prevent visible signs of aging by shielding the skin from free radicals generated by UV rays, pollution and more. However, all vitamin C serums are not created equal. For optimal effectiveness and results, it’s important that the serum meets certain parameters when it comes to concentration, stability, pH and more. We’re here to break down all the reasons why Vichy LiftActiv Supreme Vitamin C Serum is one of the best choices when it comes to a daily vitamin C serum, including:

• It contains the most effective form of vitamin C

• It has the most effective concentration

• It’s reliably stable to protect the efficacy

• It’s formulated at the optimal pH

• It has the best antioxidant combinations

1) It contains the most effective form of vitamin C

There are many forms of vitamin C, but L-ascorbic acid (the form of vitamin C naturally found in the skin) is the most well-researched variation and the most beneficial for skin. Vichy LiftActiv Supreme Vitamin C Serum contains vitamin C in the form of L-ascorbic acid, so you can feel confident that it’s the most effective form available.

2) It has the most effective concentration

For maximum efficacy and safety, a serum should contain a vitamin C concentration between 10% and 20%. Vichy LiftActiv Supreme Vitamin C Serum contains a high concentration of 15% vitamin C. This serum has been clinically proven to deliver visibly more radiant skin in ten days, improve visible discoloration caused by pollution and reduce free-radical damage. Even more, after three months of use 100% of women agreed their skin looked more radiant and that fine lines and wrinkles appeared smoothed.

3) It’s reliably stable to protect the efficacy

As vitamin C is notoriously unstable, it needs to be stabilized to maintain its potency after the bottle is opened. This can be achieved with the addition of specific ingredients, such as vitamin E. The Vichy LiftActiv Supreme Vitamin C Serum bottle is inspired by pharmaceutical-grade packaging, with opaque glass bottle and specially designed applicator tip preserve serum potency and prevent contamination. You can read more about Vichy’s innovative new packaging here.

4) It’s formulated at the correct pH

An effective vitamin C serum must be formulated at a low (acidic) pH to penetrate the skin. This is why some vitamin C serums can cause tingling for people who aren’t used to them. Vichy LiftActiv Supreme Vitamin C Serum checks this box, as it’s formulated at a low pH so it can effectively penetrate the skin every time you use it.

5) It has optimal antioxidant combinations

Antioxidants work synergistically, so a vitamin C serum that contains other antioxidant ingredients can provide better results than using vitamin C alone. The high concentration of 15% vitamin C in LiftActiv Supreme Vitamin C Serum is joined by vitamin E and pine polyphenols for enhanced antioxidant activity. Formulated with just eleven ingredients and free of parabens and fragrance, this lightweight serum has been dermatologist- and allergy-tested, and is appropriate for all skin types, including sensitive.

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