So What’s a vitamin C serum?

If you have your head in the skin care game, you’ve likely heard of vitamin C serums.

Vitamin C is touted as one of the best anti-aging ingredients on the market — and the key to maintaining a smooth, even, and glowing complexion.

Although you’re probably getting vitamin C in your diet, there’s no way to guarantee that it’s going straight to your skin. Using serums and other topical products is the most direct way to reap these benefits.

💁🏻‍♀️ Here's why you need to take a closer look at your skincare routine and how vitamin c serum-- or toner-- can help put you on the right track...

M👁 WELL ORANGE U PERTY Vitamin C Serum =

👉 SAFE for most skin types 

     Most people can use topical vitamin C for an extended period of time without experiencing any adverse reactions. (In rare cases, people who have hypersensitive skin may experience minor irritation.)

🌿 Vitamin C is also safe to use in conjunction with other skin care actives, including alpha hydroxy acids, retinols, and SPF.

👉  Hello HYDRATION

     Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, one of the main vitamin C derivatives used in skin care, has been shown to have a hydrating effect on skin. It decreases transepidermal water loss, allowing your skin to better retain moisture.

👉  BRIGHTENS your Day 

     Vitamin C can help fade pigmentation and smooth the skin’s surface to increase luminance, giving your skin a youthful glow.

👉 REDUCES REDNESS and EVENS OUT your skin tone

     Vitamin C has also been shown to treat a huge variety of inflammatory skin conditions. Minimizing redness can create a more even complexion.

👉 FADES hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation — including sun spots, age spots, and melasma — occurs when melanin is overproduced in certain areas of the skin. It can also happen in areas where acne has healed.

🌿 Vitamin C application has been shown to impede melanin production. This can help fade dark spots and lead to a more even-toned complexion.

👉 REDUCES the appearance of under-eye circles

     These serums can help smooth out fine lines by plumping and hydrating the under-eye area.

🌿 Although vitamin C is more effective at reducing overall redness, some people say that it can help alleviate discoloration associated with under-eye circles.

👉 PROMOTES collagen production

     Vitamin C is well known for boosting collagen production.

🌿 Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that depletes over time. Lower levels of collagen can lead to fine lines and wrinkles.

👉 helps PREVENT skin sagging

     Collagen production is tied to skin elasticity and firmness. When your collagen levels begin to drop, your skin may begin to sag.

🌿Applying a vitamin C serum may boost collagen production, resulting in an overall tightening effect.

👉 PROTECTS against sun damage

     Sun damage is caused by molecules called free radicals. These are atoms with a missing electron. 

🌿 Free radicals search for other atoms from which they can “steal” an electron —and this can lead to significant damage to the skin.

🌿 Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect healthy skin cells by “giving” these free radicals an electron, rendering them harmless.

👉 Helps SOOTHE sunburns

     In addition to minimizing redness, vitamin C accelerates cell turnove. This replaces the damaged cells with healthy new ones.

👉 helps BOOST wound HEALING

     Given its effects on sunburn, it should be no surprise that vitamin C application can speed up overall wound healing. Healthy wound healing reduces your risk for inflammation, infection, and scarring.

How to use WELL ORANGE U PERTY Serum

Although topical vitamin C is generally well-tolerated, all skin products have the potential to cause side effects. You should always do a patch test to assess your risk for allergic reaction. Here’s how:

1. Select a small area of skin that’s easy to conceal, like your forearm.
2. Apply a small amount of product and wait 24 hours.
3. If no side effects occur, you can apply to your face. Discontinue use if you develop a rash, redness, or hives.

Vitamin C serum/toner is typically applied once or twice per day. A good rule of thumb is to cleanse, tone, apply vitamin C serum, and then moisturize.

It can be safely used in conjunction with other active ingredients, like Hyaluronic and Ferulic Acid, although use alongside niacinamide may render vitamin C less effective

>> That’s why we’ve setup a layered facial treatment = it won’t compromise the effectiveness of niacinamide and mom powder when it goes on a lower level.

Blended with ferulic acids, our vitamin c serum can last 3-4 months (refrigeration is recommended.) Without this natural stabilizer, the product will darken or otherwise change colour over time; indicating the vitamin C has likely oxidized. Although the product is still safe to use, it no longer carries the same benefits.