When it comes to skincare ingredients, many faddy trends come and go – while others undeniably stand the test of time. Take vitamin C, or ascorbic acid if you want to get a little more technical ... is proven to give you smoother, brighter, stronger, more protected skin This antioxidant superhero is worth its weight in gold.
But what exactly is vitamin C? How does it work in skincare? And is it right for you?
Here’s everything you need to know about incorporating vitamin C into your regime and which HIGHBORNs to look out for.
When it comes to skincare ingredients, many faddy trends come and go – while others undeniably stand the test of time. Take vitamin C, or ascorbic acid if you want to get a little more technical ... is proven to give you smoother, brighter, stronger, more protected skin This antioxidant superhero is worth its weight in gold.
But what exactly is vitamin C? How does it work in skincare? And is it right for you?
Here’s everything you need to know about incorporating vitamin C into your regime and which HIGHBORNs to look out for.
What Is Vitamin C and What Does It Do?
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and antioxidant. It’s vital for your overall health and key for your immune system as it helps prevent infection and fight disease.
The bad news is that your body can’t store it naturally which is why you have to make sure your diet has plenty of vitamin C up its sleeves.
When applied topically, vitamin C is just as important to your skin as the rest of your body because it not only promotes collagen production (the stuff that provides strength and structure to your skin) but it protects it from free radical damage too. Free radicals are produced by your skin when it’s exposed to stuff it hates – ie: environmental aggressors like pollution, UV radiation etc.
Dark Spots Anyone? Studies also show that topical vitamin C contains properties that disrupt melanin production which can fade unwanted dark spots. And another impressive notch on its bed post? It’s been shown to boost the overall effectiveness of your sunscreen to help prevent the long-term consequences of spending too much time in the sun.
How To Include Vitamin C In Your Skincare Routine?
With all the incredible skincare benefits vitamin C has to offer, there has to be a catch, right? Well, yes. The thing is, not all topical vitamin C formulations are created equally. In fact, there are many forms and derivatives of vitamin C – some of which are great, and others? Well, not so much.
In order for you to get the most effective results from vitamin C, we believe there are three forms to look out for: ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate and naturally occurring botanicals. Read on for where to find these in the HIGHBORN range ...
1. Imperial Moisturiser
We use vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in its purest form in our Imperial Moisturiser because it’s the most well-studied and effective form of vitamin C.
Of course, this figures because it's pure, delivering unadulterated vitamin C straight to your skin.
In addition to ascorbic acid, Imperial Moisturiser contains passionfruit extract, goji berry fruit extract and rosehip seed oil which are also packed with natural vitamin C.
Looking to really up your C-levels? Then, Imperial Moisturiser is an absolute must.
2. Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum
Another extremely effective form of vitamin C is sodium ascorbyl phosphate which you’ll find in Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum and Diamond Toner.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is a gentler type of vitamin C which contains salt to help preserve it and maintain its stability.
We specifically use sodium ascorbyl phosphate in our serum because it’s so kind to the skin. Why? Well, pure ascorbic acid has the potential to be extremely potent in a serum formulation because serums deliver active ingredients much deeper into your skin than moisturisers.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate has to be converted back to ascorbic acid by the skin first, making it a much gentler, but equally as effective type of vitamin C. Just right for Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum.
3. Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil
Vitamin C can also be found in your skincare within natural botanicals like orange peel oil, orange blossom flower oil and rosehip seed oil (you’ll find all of these and more in our Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil). Not forgetting the rich natural vitamin C contents of Imperial Moisturiser.
These natural ingredients aren’t to be dismissed because, as well as being packed with vitamin C, they have the added benefits of containing skin-refining goodies such as fatty acids, enzymes, antioxidants and vitamins which work to further tackle the visible signs of ageing.
Always be on the lookout for botanical oils and extracts when scouring your skincare labels – they’re often bursting with nutrients your skin will love. And you'll find more than twenty in our Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil.
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Vitamin C Rich HIGHBORNs
Cleanse and Tone Pack
Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum
Natural Element Clay Mask
Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil
