The 5 best face products with vitamin C

What does vitamin C do?

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that acts against free radicals produced by solar radiation and pollution on our skin, evening out dark spots on our faces as this ingredient works well against signs of photo-ageing such as wrinkles, irregular skin tone, dullness and dark spots. Its potent anti-dark spots power also confers the “nice face” effect in an instant.

Furthermore, vitamin C stimulates natural collagen synthesis, confers brightness and has a gentle exfoliating and renewing effect. Vitamin C to lighten our skin and remove dark spots works due to its melanin depigmentation and normalising action.

Vitamin C is a tyrosinase inhibitor (the enzyme responsible for forming melanin), and therefore using it reduces pigmentation and evens out skin tone. This ingredient can block the production of pigment in our skin and can reduce dark spots on our face. Therefore, by reducing dark spots, the rest of our skin looks lighter, with a more uniform tone.

Consequently, serums containing vitamin C, such as vitamin C face creams, are among the most highly demanded cosmetics.

Day and night cream with vitamin C

Retinol and vitamin C are very beneficial for our skin. Retinol is a vitamin A derivative used to treat wrinkles and dark spots to improve the look and texture of our skin. On the other hand, vitamin C is an essential nutrient and powerful antioxidant which our body needs for the growth, repair and maintenance of our tissues. Moreover, it confers brightness and protects our skin.

Both active ingredients can be included in our morning and night routines, providing that broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher sun cream is used in the morning, since both ingredients are photo-sensitive and need that protection to avoid the UV rays from degrading them, thereby rendering them ineffective.

Revitalising serum with vitamin C

Serum is the perfect choice to reduce wrinkles and look after older skin, or to confer some extra brightness to younger skin. Thanks to its triple antioxidant, anti-wrinkle and tone unifier effect, it is a wonderful product to illuminate our skin. Vitamin C enhances collagen and elastin synthesis for firmer, more elastic skin.

Face serums are highly recommended for people aged over 40 as they have a higher concentration of these active ingredients, and therefore they help to look after older skin, and delay signs of ageing. We recommend using an antioxidant serum in your morning routine to protect your skin from free radicals which cause oxidation and ageing of the skin. Furthermore, depending on your skin type, other serums can be added, either in the morning or at night, such as depigmentation and moisturising serum.

When choosing a vitamin C serum, we need to consider the percentage it contains in order to avoid irritation. It should not exceed 15%. We also need to make sure the container protects the serum from sunlight, since vitamin C oxidises very easily.

To apply it and enhance its effects, we should warm it in our hands and apply 2 or 3 drops to clean, dry skin. We should then wait for around 10 minutes for our skin to absorb it and so that it does not interfere with other products. The ideal time to apply it is always in the morning.

Eye cream enriched with vitamin C

Wrinkles around our eyes, known as crows’ feet, can be a nightmare for many people. Fortunately there are cosmetic products that help fight them effectively: namely, vitamin C eye cream and hyaluronic acid.

When applying eye cream, the vitamin C lightens the dark circles, reduces puffiness and stimulates collagen production, which is essential to keep our skin firm and elastic.

Hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, is a natural compound found in our skin. It is responsible for keeping our skin hydrated and young-looking. Over time, production diminishes, leading to drier skin and wrinkles.

By combining the two products, the effects are immediately visible. The vitamin C lights up our skin and stimulates collagen production, whereas the hyaluronic acid provides deep hydration to keep our skin looking younger.

Glow anti-dark spot vitamin C liquid

An anti-dark spot product with “glow” effect means that in addition to reducing or eliminating dark spots from our skin, it also confers lightness and a more radiant look, i.e. natural, healthy shine.

These cosmetics not only protect our skin from harmful sunlight with SPF50+, but they also actively fight off dark spots.

They can be used in the morning as a moisturiser, or they can be applied over your day cream before applying your makeup.