Among the skincare ingredients dermatologists always recommend, vitamin C ranks high on the list. Whether it’s the ability to add brightness and radiance in the depths of winter, aid pigmentation or boost collagen production, the potent antioxidant is an all-round powerhouse when it comes to improving the texture and clarity of your skin.
A vitamin C serum is particularly essential for mature skin types. “As we age our natural antioxidant defences in the skin reduce. As such, we are more vulnerable to external aggressors such as UV and pollution, which in turn reduce antioxidants such as vitamin C in our skin,” shares Dr Justine Hextall, La Roche-Posay consultant dermatologist. “As we know that around 85% of visible ageing is as a result of exposure to these external aggressors, protection becomes even more important as we age.”
Aside from a being a vital protector, vitamin c is also required for myriad functions in the body, including the production of collagen. “Vitamin C helps to increase the collagen content in skin by promoting its synthesis and decreasing its degradation,” notes Dr Alpa Kanji, a consultant dermatologist at The Bronte Clinic. “It can also combat pigmentation and be helpful in conditions such as melasma. It also helps to replenish the levels of vitamin E in the skin which is another antioxidant and they act synergistically to protect against oxidative damage.”
A vitamin C serum is therefore an essential step in any well-oiled skincare routine. Ahead, the 7 best formulas to try this winter for mature skin.
Dr Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum
Dr Barbara Sturm never misses a beat when it comes to creating science-backed skincare for sensitive complexions, and this vitamin C serum is just that. It harnesses zinc to help transport vitamin C more effectively into the layers of the skin – without causing any sensitivity or irritation – and helps protect against environmental aggressors. A boost of hyaluronic acid and soothing aloe vera also prove a salve for dehydrated skin peak-festive season.
Dr Dennis Gross Vitamin C + Lactic 15% Vitamin C Firm & Bright Serum
Ideal for combination skin, this serum isn’t your ordinary vitamin C. Instead, it fuses a blend of vitamin C and lactic acid to help refine skin texture. Another well established name in the world of skincare, lactic acid has long been revered for its ability to exfoliate and smooth skin texture, and the translation for your dermis: a more refined, even and glowier complexion.
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum
New to the Augustinus Bader line-up is this high-tech vitamin C serum. The legendary TFC8® complex is combined with the antioxidant, helping to boost the skin’s natural renewal processes and target fine lines as well as reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots and dullness. The lightweight texture is also a joy to use; its weightless consistency makes it a game-changer for under make-up.
Votary Vitamin C Glow Serum Vit C And Alpha Arbutin
It’s just about this time of year when skin – amidst central heating, festivities and colder temperatures – loses its natural glow. This vitamin C is the antidote; it lends dull complexions an instant hit of luminosity and works wonders for mature skin thanks to its cocktail of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which help to plump and refine skin texture.
C1 Vitamin C Power 1 Serum
Where this vitamin C really shines lies in its potency. Sarah Chapman has devised different strengths to cater to different skin types and needs. Far from a blanket approach to skin health, the C1 serum is a great addition if you’re starting out with vitamin C and comes with a whole host of benefits, from restoring radiance to protecting against radical damage.
Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe
You’ve likely heard about the importance of protecting the skin barrier, or stratum corneum, essentially the brick and mortar of your skin. That becomes even more essential come winter. What this much-loved serum aims to do is provide both vitamin C protection while also nourishing the skin barrier – an excellent option for those with dehydrated, tight skin.
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum
This high-tech formula has just about every beauty editor and dermatologist under its spell, and the famed reputation will not disappoint. Less of a serum compared to its counterparts, this fast-drying formula offers serious powerful antioxidant protection from aggressors, helping to stimulate collagen production and protect against free radical damage.
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