Now Trending – Vitamin C Serums Are As Popular As Ever, Thanks To Properties That Protect Skin From Uv Damage While Reducing Wrinkles And Brown Spots
As originally published in Web MD magazine
July | August | September 2020 issue
THESE SERUMS AREN’T NEW BUT THEY’RE HOTTER THAN EVER.
Why? you ask. “Because it works,” says Carol Clinton, MD in Columbus, OH. A wide body of research suggests vitamin C stimulates collagen; minimizes scars, fine lines, and wrinkles; and improves brown spots. Because it’s an antioxidant, it also protects against sun damage. But all serums aren’t created equal. Look for one with at least 15% to 20% vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, so your skin can absorb it properly. Extra ingredients like vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and ferulic acid boost its effectiveness while minimizing side effects, Clinton says. For best results, apply it in the morning, after you wash your face and before moisturizer and sunscreen. —KARA MAYER ROBINSON
Here Are Our Favorites at Timeless Skin Solutions:
SkinMedica’s Vitamin C + E Complex – Vitamins C and E are released gradually throughout the day to help prevent free radical damage, improving the appearance of skin tone and texture and enhancing skin brightness for a more youthful appearance.
Obagi Professional C 20% – Has the highest concentrated serum with 20% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Best suited for normal to oily skin, it helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Obagi Professional C Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask – Helps to unveil dramatically brighter, smoother, more youthful-looking skin, with a powerful infusion of 30% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and ultra-fine crystals for exfoliation.
Our team at Timeless Skin Solutions is happy to help you determine which skincare products are right for your skin needs. Request a consultation to receive a customized treatment plan perfectly suited for you.