Vitamin C
Who doesn’t know that vitamin C is excellent for our bodies? It has a brightening and glow-boosting approach, but what’s even more important about vitamin C is that it’s an incredibly powerful antioxidant. And when it comes to age-defying skincare, trust me, antioxidants are THE BEST.
There are damaging factors like pollution and UV rays that hurt our skin so it starts producing “free radicals”, which might cause long-term DNA damage and even speed up the aging process. What antioxidants really do is help counteract and even reduce free radical production, which means protecting our skin from premature aging.
“Antioxidants such as vitamin C are good for the cells, boost collagen and brighten existing skin problems. It’s a highly relevant anti-aging ingredient.” So why does it cost so much? Well, unlike other ingredients, it seems that vitamin C is highly volatile and unstable.
This basically means the minute it gets exposed to light, heat, and oxygen, it starts becoming less effective. So formulating the right vitamin C product is a bit difficult for a brand, that’s why oftentimes you’ll see skincare that has vitamin C that cost an arm and a leg.
Eucerin – Face Cream Hyaluron Vitamin C Booster
This cream is cleverly designed to keep vitamin C at its best. What’s even better is that you will activate this booster on its first use, and it will take care of your face for a full 21-day course.
The Ordinary – Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
Vitamin C in its form of L-ascorbic acid is seen as the most universally glow-boosting and protective ingredient. The creme is super hydrating, as it also has hyaluronic acid.
Garnier – Skin Naturals UltraLift Night Cream
This powerful night cream harnesses the power of plant cells, in order to regenerate and improve any of the fine lines you might spot on your face.
Olay – Regenerist Whip Light As Air Moisturiser For Firmer Skin
This creme is made with a very clever amino-peptide complex, which makes the skin seem plumper and more hydrated.
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