Vitamin C serum, niacinamide, and the anti-blemish cream your face craves when summer is over.
In August, you enjoy the sun. In September, you see it. New spots, uneven tone, a radiance that's not the same as July. Facial skin keeps track of everything, even if we've used sunscreen every day.
This is where vitamin C comes in.
Vitamin C serum: the ally for after
Vitamin C is one of those ingredients that doesn't fight anything, it brightens. It evens out skin tone, acts as an antioxidant, and helps summer spots fade gradually.
If your skin is sensitive or prone to blemishes, Hyeja's Vegan Yuja Vitamin C Brightening Serum is designed for that: it contains yuzu, a fruit with three times more vitamin C than lemon, and is endorsed for sensitive skin by the Korean Institute of Dermatological Sciences.
If you're looking for something more potent, Goop's 20% Vitamin C+ Advanced Brightening Serum, Gwyneth Paltrow's brand, mixes 20% pure vitamin C with ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, and ectoin. It's prepared on the spot by mixing the activator with the powder. It goes one step further.
After cleansing, morning and night. Before moisturizing.
Anti-blemish cream for those who prefer not to use serum
Not everyone wants to add another step to their routine. For these skin types, there's Pai Skincare's C-2 Believe Moisturiser: a daily moisturizing cream with vitamin C, designed for sensitive skin that was previously afraid of this ingredient. It brightens, nourishes, and hydrates in one step.
Anti-blemish serum for skin depigmentation
If specific dark spots are more of a concern than general radiance, Pai Skincare's Fade Forward Serum is formulated specifically for that: it reduces the appearance of spots and hyperpigmentation without using exfoliating acids, so even the most reactive skin can use it.
On clean skin, before moisturizing. Slowly, without rubbing.
Niacinamide, the other half of the equation
Niacinamide and vitamin C get along, but not always at the same time. Prescription Skincare's Niacinamide 7% balances the skin, calms it, and also helps with blemishes, especially if there's also a tendency for oiliness or breakouts. Many people use it at night, leaving vitamin C for the morning.
All this is available at Laconicum.com.
