Vitamin C serum, niacinamide, and the anti-spot cream that your face craves once summer has passed.
In August, we enjoy the sun. In September, we see it. New spots, an uneven tone, a radiance that is no longer what it was in July. The skin on your face keeps track of everything, even if we wore sunscreen every day.
This is where vitamin C comes in.
Vitamin C serum: the aftercare ally
Vitamin C unifies skin tone, acts as an antioxidant, and helps fade summer spots little by little.
If your skin is sensitive or prone to spots, the Vegan Yuja Vitamin C Brightening Serum by Hyeja is designed for exactly that: it contains yuzu, a fruit with three times the vitamin C of a lemon, and is certified for sensitive skin by the Korean Institute of Dermatological Sciences.
If you are looking for something more powerful, the 20% Vitamin C+ Advanced Brightening Serum by Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow's brand, blends 20% pure vitamin C with ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, and ectoin. It is prepared on the spot by mixing the activator with the powder. It takes things a step further.
Apply it after cleansing, morning and night. Before your moisturizer.
Anti-spot cream for those who prefer not to use a serum
Not everyone wants to add another step to their routine. For that skin, there is the C-2 Believe Moisturiser by Pai Skincare: a daily moisturizer with vitamin C, designed for sensitive skin that until now had been afraid of this ingredient. It brightens, nourishes, and hydrates in a single step.
Anti-spot serum for skin depigmentation
If you are concerned about specific dark spots rather than overall radiance, the Fade Forward Serum by Pai Skincare is formulated exactly for that: it reduces the appearance of spots and hyperpigmentation without using exfoliating acids, so even the most reactive skin types can use it.
Use it on clean skin, before your moisturizer. Take your time, don't rub.
Niacinamide, the other half of the equation
Niacinamide and vitamin C get along well, but not always at the same time. The Niacinamide 7% from Prescription Skincare balances the skin, calms it, and also helps with spots, especially if you also have a tendency toward oiliness or breakouts. Many people use it at night, leaving vitamin C for the morning.
