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Vitamin C serums that can help maintain your skin’s youth

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Vitamin C serums that can help maintain your skin’s youth

Take your vitamins for brighter skin

by Arissa Ha  /   July 23, 2020

When we have a flu or cold, we often turn to vitamin C to build up our immune system on top of medicating, but did you know that applying vitamin C topically on skin can help boost collagen production, and brighten overall complexion. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant  which can help protect skin against environmental aggressors by neutralising free radical damage.

Here are the best vitamin C serums you should add to your skincare routine for healthy and youthful complexion.

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Vitamin C serums that can help maintain your skin's youth
Potent-C Power Serum, $149, Peter Thomas Roth
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Containing 20 percent tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, what is considered the gold standard for vitamin C derivatives, this serum helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and texture. It also contains ingredients like ferulic acid, a powerful antioxidant, as well a hyaluronic acid to boost skin hydration.

C E Ferulic, $248, SkinCeuticals
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Containing vitamins C, E and ferulic acid, this powerful anti-ageing serum helps skin battle free radical damage and improve overall texture, tone and smoothness of skin.

C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, $120, Sunday Riley
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This serum contains 15 percent tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate), which is highly stable and oil-soluble. This means it can penetrate skin easily to improve collagen production, thus reducing the appearance of fine lines.

LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector, $52, Vichy
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The LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector contains only 11 ingredients including vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to brighten and firm skin. It’s also dermatologist tested, and formulated without the use of parabens and fragrances – ideal for those with sensitive skin.

Vitamin C 35% Collagen Rebuilding Serum, $175, Allies of Skin
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Although the Allies of Skin Vitamin C 35% Collagen Rebuilding Serum has a waterless formula, it’s still amazingly lightweight. The 35 percent concentration of vitamin C comprising of 25 percent ethylated L-ascorbic acid and 10 percent tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, which forms a protective shield of antioxidants against free radical damage.

Skincare C + Collagen Brighten & Firm Vitamin C Serum, about $115, Dr Dennis Gross
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Combining vitamin C with a potent mix of coenzyme-Q10, superoxide dismutase, carnitine, and niacinamide, this gel serum absorbs quickly to improve collagen production and brighten dullness.

C-Firma™ Day Serum, $114, Drunk Elephant
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Containing a mix of 15 percent l-ascorbic acid, 0.5 percent ferulic acid and 1 percent vitamin E, the C-Firma™ Day Serum helps to neutralise damage caused for environmental pollutants. Over time, skin appears brighter and firmer, as collagen production is improved and photo damage is diminished.

This article was first published in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore.

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