Patient handout · Skin Care Ingredients
This skin specialist-recommended antioxidant offers so many skin benefits. Here’s how vitamin C works and how to get the most out of the ingredient.
Type of ingredient:
Antioxidant
Main benefits:
Protects against free radical damage, evens skin tone, and promotes collagen production.
Who should use it:
Vitamin C is not recommended for extremely sensitive skin or rosacea and can be problematic for oily skin.
How often can you use it:
Use vitamin C daily or every other day.
It works well with:
Complementing antioxidants like vitamin E and ferulic acid will boost the molecule's efficacy and stability.
Please don't use it with:
Benzoyl peroxide, which can oxidize vitamin C and make it ineffective. Avoid using it with other acids, which may cause excessive skin irritation, especially if used daily. And lastly, don't use it with retinol, which can make the vitamin C more unstable and less likely to penetrate the skin.
How long to work?
What type should I use?
There are several types of Vitamin C available.
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