Vitamin C serum

₦2,400.00 – ₦18,000.00

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Product Description

Vitamin C serum is an antioxidant. This means that it reduces the damage that free radicals may otherwise inflict on the body. Free radicals are particles that cause inflammation.

Benefits of vitamin c serum include:

1. It’s safe for most skin types
Vitamin C has an excellent safety profile Trusted Source. Most people can use topical vitamin C for an extended period of time without experiencing any adverse reactions.

In rare cases Trusted Source, 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.

2. It’s hydrating
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 trans-epidermal water loss, allowing your skin to better retain moisture.

3. It’s brightening
Vitamin C serum can help fade pigmentation (more on this below!) and smooth the skin’s surface to reduce dullness. This gives skin a youthful glow.

4. It helps reduce redness and even out your skin tone
Vitamin C serum has also been shown to treat a huge variety of inflammatory skin conditions. Minimizing redness can create a more even complexion.

5. It helps fade 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 and vitamin C serum application has been shown to impede melanin production. This can help fade dark spots and lead to a more even-toned complexion.

Dealing with acne? Vitamin C isn’t your only option. Learn more.

6. It 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.

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