
16 March, 2020
10 November, 2021
In the battle against hyperpigmentation and dark spots, vitamin C is pretty much the best over-the-counter product in your skin-care arsenal. The potent antioxidant eliminates free-radical damage from the sun, pollution, and various other environmental stressors, and helps your skin regenerate and repair damaged cells. In the same way it’s wise to incorporate vitamin C–rich foods like oranges, kale, and tomatoes into your diet to keep your body healthy, a topical treatment will only improve your skin’s ability to heal itself.
However, not all vitamin C products are created equal. The ingredient is fairly unstable and can quickly grow ineffective after a few months on your shelf. You can spot a formula that has gone bad once the serum oxidizes (meaning it has come into contact with oxygen for too long and has undergone a chemical change) and turns yellowish brown. Luckily, brands are coming up with new methods of formulation to ensure that your favorite products stay potent longer. That means you can continue using them until the bottle runs out without sacrificing efficacy. More beauty bang for your buck, so to speak. These five new serums are just a few of our current favorites. Check them out below.
However, not all vitamin C products are created equal. The ingredient is fairly unstable and can quickly grow ineffective after a few months on your shelf. You can spot a formula that has gone bad once the serum oxidizes (meaning it has come into contact with oxygen for too long and has undergone a chemical change) and turns yellowish brown. Luckily, brands are coming up with new methods of formulation to ensure that your favorite products stay potent longer. That means you can continue using them until the bottle runs out without sacrificing efficacy. More beauty bang for your buck, so to speak. These five new serums are just a few of our current favorites. Check them out below.
4 / 5
Goopglow 20% Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum, $125
This serum packs a huge punch in a tiny package with 20 percent L-ascorbic acid as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid. The vitamin C comes as a shelf-stable powder, which you then mix with the hyaluronic serum when you’re ready to use it. Skin feels drenched with moisture after application, and you’ll have nary a dark spot in sight.
This serum packs a huge punch in a tiny package with 20 percent L-ascorbic acid as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid. The vitamin C comes as a shelf-stable powder, which you then mix with the hyaluronic serum when you’re ready to use it. Skin feels drenched with moisture after application, and you’ll have nary a dark spot in sight.
Photo: Shot on site at 6 Columbus, a Sixty Hotel. On Jonelle: Necklace, Baker & Black; Hair, Angela Soto, Makeup, Adriani.
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