Time to concentrate
Concentrate, concentrate – it’s important! The more potent in vitamin C the product is, the quicker and more dramatic the results will be. Essentially, the higher up the ingredients list, the better.
That said, it’s best to start slowly and gently, especially if you’ve got sensitive skin.
It’s all in the delivery
Serums are the most effective way of getting vitamin C, as they are more concentrated and can be used as a base under other products to supercharge your routine.
Face masks, toners, and oils are also fantastic ways of boosting your skin’s vitamin C.
Keep it in the dark
Sunlight is not vitamin C’s best friend – it can break it down and make the skincare products less effective. Pick opaque containers and keep them in a dark environment in sealed packaging.
It’s the same for air: when antioxidants are exposed to air too often they can break down, so look for vitamin C skincare products in air-tight packaging, pumps, pipettes, or individually wrapped products.