Vitamin C: Benefits for Your Autumn/Winter Skincare

Autumn presents special challenges for our skin – The transition from summer to autumn not only marks a change of seasons but also a crucial phase for our skin care. While the warm months have subjected our skin to intense UV radiation and heat autumn and winter bring new challenges: falling temperatures, dry heating air, and less daylight. Now is the ideal time to optimize your anti-aging routine with one of the most effective ingredients in modern dermatology: vitamin C.

Autumn presents special challenges for our skin – The transition from summer to autumn not only marks a change of seasons but also a crucial phase for our skin care. While the warm months have subjected our skin to intense UV radiation and heat autumn and winter bring new challenges: falling temperatures, dry heating air, and less daylight. Now is the ideal time to optimize your anti-aging routine with one of the most effective ingredients in modern dermatology: vitamin C.

If you are looking for brightness, evenness, and firmness in your skin, Vitamin C is a must-have ingredient for your autumn skincare routine.

Dermatologists recommend autumn as the ideal starting point for new anti-aging routines, as the skin is particularly receptive to regenerative active ingredients during this time. The cooler temperatures also reduce the risk of skin irritation that can occur when introducing new, active ingredients.

Vitamin C: What It Is and What It Does

More commonly known as ascorbic acid in skincare ingredient lists, Vitamin C is famous for its ability to protect the skin from environmental aggressors thanks to its antioxidant properties and its role in collagen synthesis (which is essential for skin firmness). In short, Vitamin C has four main functions:

  • Protection against free radicals and UV radiation damage due to antioxidants.
  • Anti-aging, thanks to its role in collagen production.
  • Anti-spot and brightening – Vitamin C is a key ingredient in treatments to reduce skin discoloration and even out the complexion.
  • Hydrating to maintain firmer skin. If you notice your complexion looks tired, dull, or uneven, this vitamin is your best ally.

Vitamin C in Your Skincare Routine

Patients are encouraged to use Vitamin C treatments both in the morning and in their night time routine. dermaV recommends including Vitamin C in your morning routine, as it aids in brightening the skin immediately. When used as a single ingredient (such as in some boosters), it’s best applied after cleansing/exfoliating and before your moisturizer and/or sunscreen to provide a stronger shield against UV rays. Vitamin C is unstable, meaning it tends to oxidize quickly, which is why it’s often paired with Vitamin E  to boost its anti-aging effect.

The Best Products

A good skincare routine cannot do without Vitamin C. Thanks to its antioxidant action, it is a great multitasking product that works on various levels of the skin to give you a radiant, revitalised, and even skin tone. If your goal is to tackle not only skin aging by stimulating natural collagen production but also hyperpigmentation and skin imperfections, a serum becomes an essential product. The result – Brighter, firmer, and more even skin. 

dermaV DAILY CARE RANGE: VITAMIN C

The dermaV DAILY CARE RANGE DAILY POWER VITAMIN C Moisturiser Gel-Cream is formulated as a lightweight, easy wearing gel-cream– unlike any other Vitamin C moisturiser on the market.  This non-greasy gel-cream is perfect for everyday use as it creates a velvety finish to the surface of the skin – the ideal “primer” for make-up application.

DAILY POWER VITAMIN C MOISTURISER

  • Anti-oxidant
  • Aids in protection from sun damage
  • Reduces wrinkles
  • Increases collagen production
  • Evens skin tone
  • Brightens complexion

 

dermaV Pharmaceuticals did not stop there – The INTENSE HYDRATING SERUM boasts a High concentration of Vitamin C and Jojoba oil. The oil-based serum is not only an antioxidant but is able to brighten the complexion, acts as a superior moisturiser, is able to balance the natural oil production of the skin, is anti-inflammatory as well as anti-bacterial and non-comedogenic. The serum provides a rich, luxurious feel when applied and leaves one feeling like you just stepped out after an incredible facial. The skin drinks in the nutrients and oils – leaving you with a radiant complexion. The serum, with a higher concentration of Vitamin C, incorporated into one’s night-time routine allows the skin to heal and regenerate while you sleep – especially in the chillier months.

INTENSE HYDRATING SERUM WITH HIGH CONCENTRATION VIT C + JOJOBA OIL

  • Anti-oxidant
  • Brightens complexion
  • Moisturiser
  • Balance natural oil production
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Non-comedogenic

 

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