Vitamin C Boosters For Your Skin
How To Maintain a Handsome Glow.
Shot/Edited Azeez Jacobs
As a skincare connoisseur, I’ve tried and tested many grooming products, and Vitamin C has become a powerhouse ingredient in my skincare regime. “Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic acid can help with a whole host of skin concerns, including pigmentation, anti-ageing and a dull complexion,” says Dr. Dilshaad Asmal, a Cape Town Dermatologist at Rondebosch Aesthetics. Dr. Asmal also tells Jacobs Man that Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicles and it promotes healthy collagen production. That’s why I’ve curated a list of Vitamin C products for you to try on your face.
Nip + Fab Vitamin C Cleanser
Not only does this face cleanser deliver a tidal wave of hydration, but it also contains the right balance of Vitamin C, Pathenol and Amino Acid that work together to protect your skin from everyday environmental stressors.
Avene A-Oxitive Day Smoothing Water-Cream
The right moisturiser in your grooming arsenal will prevent your skin from looking dull. This hydrating aqua-gel texture soaks in instantly and is packed with Pro-Vitamins C and Vitamin E to help improve skin tone and reducing fine lines.
Endocare C Ferulic Edafence Serum
This daytime serum employs ingredients like Edadfence, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. A triple dose of antioxidant protection against free radicals. You usually find antioxidant ferulic acid in Vitamin C serums because it enhances the skin-protecting factor.
Skin Republic Vitamin C
Adding a serum to your grooming routine is pretty simple: Just apply the serum on clean skin after washing your face. Use a patting motion with your hands to press it into your skin instead of rubbing it on. This effective serum is infused with 6% vitamin C.
Nuxe Eye Cream
This powerful eye cream addresses a variety of issues, but it’s really good if your problem are dark circles. It’s high in Vitamin C, meaning it brightens dark circles over time. Use twice a day in your skincare routine. .
Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage
“If your skin starts looking reddish and you see scratches or scrapes, or feeling discomfort,” you’ve over exfoliating, says Dr. Asmal. This gentle exfoliator is free from grains and beads and are filled with a host of ingredients like apple extract AHA, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and lactic acid to remove dead skin cells. Use a scrub twice a week.
Matis Glow-Peel off – Radiance exfoliating mask
Next up, we have this peel off mask which is easy to apply and lekker to peel off. Apply a thin layer, avoiding the hairline, eye contour area and lips. Then leave to dry for 25 minutes before peeling off and rinse away excess product with warm water for some extra glow.
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Diego Dalla Palma – Vitamin C Intensive Serum
Thanks to it’s potent maxed-out concentration of 20% Vitamin C, you’ll notice visible results when used regularly. Since it's really packing, you might feel a slight tingle upon application, so be careful when you first try this. Apply the content of a pearl to your fingertips, massage over face and avoid direct contact with the eyes.
