vitamin c
AKA
ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbyl palmitate, ethyl ascorbic acid, l-ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

About vitamin c in skincare

Vitamin C has many skin benefits, including its action as an antioxidant, to neutralise free radicals (reactive molecules with an unpaired electron), preventing them from causing damage to cells within the body. Vitamin C is also involved in the collagen-production process, so provides anti-wrinkle activity through this mechanism. Lastly, Vitamin C inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in melanin-synthesis, and can therefore visibly reduce areas of hyperpigmentation in the skin.

Our favorite products with vitamin c

Treatments

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Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide Booster
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Garden of Wisdom
Alpha Arbutin 2% and Kojic Acid 1% Serum
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SVR Laboratoire Dermatologique
Ampoule Anti-Ox [C]
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Eucerin
Anti-Pigment Dual Serum
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The Ordinary
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
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The Inkey List
C-50 Blemish night treatment
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SVR Laboratoire Dermatologique
[C] Anti-Ox Foam Mask
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Garden of Wisdom
C-Deep Vitamin C Serum
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Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
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Medik8
Crystal Retinal 1
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Medik8
Crystal Retinal 10
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Medik8
Crystal Retinal 3
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Medik8
Crystal Retinal 6
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Medik8
C-Tetra Eye
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Medik8
C Tetra Serum
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Neostrata
Enlighten Brightening Eye Cream
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Neostrata
Enlighten illuminating Serum
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Eucerin
Hyaluron Vitamin C Booster
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Medik8
Pore Refining Scrub
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iS Clinical
Pro Heal Serum
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Medik8
Pure C15 Vitamin C Serum with Ascorbic Acid
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By Wishtrend
Pure Vitamin C 21.5% Advanced Serum
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Paula's Choice
Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
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iS Clinical
Super Serum Advance+
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Dear Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
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Garden of Wisdom
Vitamin C 23% + Ferulic Acid