Spotlight On: Vitamin C

Visit any dermatologist or aesthetician, and they will advise you on one thing: Skin needs vitamin C. A true multitasker, it smoothes, brightens, helps fade hyperpigmentation, firms, and provides antioxidant protection. Now, thanks to the scientific advancements of some of our favourite innovators, you can have potent, stabilised versions of this hero ingredient absolutely any way you please. Via microneedling? Sure thing. Invisibly blended into your SPF? Medik8's got it. Cocktailed with retinol and hyaluronic? Totally. It's a whole new vitamin C world, and we are ready for it. 

Restore radiance and fight signs of ageing with Medik8's C-Tetra®, an oil-based lipid vitamin C serum containing 7% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and vitamin E that protects against environmental stressors while brightening skin. Whilst this is suitable for even the most sensitive skin types, the Super C Ferulic is Medik8's bestselling vitamin C serum, targeting stubborn pigmentation with a blend of L-Ascorbic Acid 30%, Ferulic Acid and turmeric extract.

No time to apply a serum and moisturiser? The Daily Radiance Vitamin C Moisturiser offers a 2-in-1 solution, blending the C-Tetra's Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate 7% (Vitamin C) with SPF30 to provide optimal protection against New Zealand's glaring sun.

Hailing from Victoria Beckham and Hailey Bieber's skincare arsenal and formulated with a concentrated Vitamin C derivative, Cosmedix's BrillianCy Vitamin C Brightening Face Oil is a lightweight face oil helps illuminate the look of dull skin for a radiant- looking appearance. 

Cosmedix's Pure "C" Vitamin C Mixing Crystals are composed of 100% pure L-Ascorbic Acid - the most potent, stable form of Vitamin C - in a unique age-defying mixing powder. Mix with any skincare product in AM and PM to boost performance and help prevent the signs of environmental ageing. Cosmedix recommends blending this with the Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum, a gentle yet powerful brightening serum that exfoliates and tackles dark spots and other visible discolouration for a more even-toned brilliance which is suitable for both AM and PM use.

Both Aspect Dr and Aspect have formulated a very similar Vitamin C serum, an oil-soluble antioxidant that is pH neutral that helps to illuminate, protect and visibly brighten skin. In addition to Vitamin C, both formulations contain Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E to hydrate and nourish. Peptide Complex combining SYN®-COLL, Syn®-Ake and Pepha-Tight® help to promote elasticity, while comforting antioxidant Canadian Willowherb™ Extract assists with providing additional protection from external free radicals.  

 

Aspect Skincare combines the Aspect Signature Blend of active botanicals including Kakadu Plum and Davidson Plum provide a unique sensorial experience while delivering vitamins and antioxidants to the skin.

Shop Aspect Dr's Active C Serum here, and shop Aspect's Extreme C 20 here.

 

Australian certified organic natural skincare brand Mukti Organics' Vital C Elixir delivers a powerhouse serum designed to help improve skin resilience and firmness while providing antioxidant protection from daily environmental aggressors. Formulated with Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) that acts as a powerful collagen stimulator in conjunction with Kakadu Plum, the highest bioavailable plant source of Vitamin C. 

To boost the benefits of a vitamin C serum, you might combine with a dermaroller tool at home to enhance product penetration and simultaneously assist with collagen production. When rolled across the skin, Mukti Organics' Micro Dermal Roller's 0.25mm microneedles create very small micro channels on the surface of the skin, enhancing the overall efficacy of serums and moisturisers by 40%. It achieves this by aiding passage to the outer dermal layer and allowing the active ingredients to penetrate, triggering the skin’s natural repair process and the production of collagen and elastin. The result is firmer and plumper skin over time, with enhanced collagen production. Regular use has proven to be effective for uneven skin tone, diminishing light scars and pigmentation. 

Brighten skin and deliver a refreshing pick-me-up with this advanced hydrolysed vitamin treatment. Esthemax's Vitamin Bio Cellulose Sheet Masks contain Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and Niacimide to stimulate skin cells, amplify collagen production, and treat hyperpigmentation. The 100% natural biodegradable biocellulose mask deeply infuses and locks beneficial ingredients into skin.

Suitable for skin experiencing sun damage, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines and wrinkles.

With a powerful formulation of 2:1 ratio of bioflavonoids to vitamin C, BePure Super Boost C provides your body with a top quality, high strength dose of vitamin C to keep you energised and your immune system healthy and strong. Bioflavonoids recycle the vitamin C electron, so once in your body, it essentially provides you with double the vitamin C, making BePure Super Boost C incredibly high strength.

In addition to providing support for immunity, energy, and maintaining healthy tendons, ligaments and bones, Vitamin C also supports the production of collagen to boost skin, hair and nail health, and takes antioxidant protection one step further.

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