You are concerned about your skin care, and you tend to use, more or less every day, some useful products and remedies that can be extremely useful when it comes to maintaining the health of the skin in the best conditions. If so, it is quite likely that you have already noticed the enormous popularity that vitamin C serums or serums have achieved in recent years, mainly due to the antioxidant qualities of this vitamin. But what is it and what exactly does a vitamin C-based serum or serum consist of? What is actually in it? And, above all, when is it advisable to use it, and how to use it and apply it to the skin? On this occasion, we propose a complete user guide that will help you in a few minutes to solve all the doubts you may have in this regard.
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What exactly is a vitamin C serum or serum? What does it contain?
As you can imagine, a vitamin C serum or serum consists fundamentally and precisely in that: a product designed for skin care full of vitamin C, an essential vitamin for the proper functioning of our body, and which has also proven to be tremendously useful, and indispensable, for the maintenance of our skin (as well as for taking care of it).
It has a liquid or gel consistency, and to enjoy its different qualities it must be applied topically on the skin.
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It can be easily found in the places where you normally buy skin care products, be it beauty shops, department stores or even some pharmacies.
In addition, you may find some qualities like “collagen booster” or “firming” on the package packaging. If so, it’s wise to take advantage of those benefits as they become some of the top reasons to incorporate a vitamin C serum into your skincare routine.
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What benefits does its regular use offer?
Indeed, it is possible to obtain vitamin C through food, especially certain fruits (such as lemon, orange, strawberries, melon and pineapple) or in some vegetables (such as Brussels sprouts or broccoli). In fact, it becomes a truly essential nutrient for development and growth, playing an important role in both the formation and repair of body tissue, and also acts as a wonderful natural antioxidant, reducing the presence – and the negative action – from free radicals.
On the other hand, vitamin C is also naturally present in the skin, where it actually helps promote both antioxidant and collagen levels. In addition, it also protects the skin against damage caused by the action of UV rays.
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But as many experts say, unfortunately it is not enough to eat more oranges, lemons or melons. This is mainly due to the fact that the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, does not have blood vessels to send nutrients to the skin cells. However, vitamin C can be applied topically, and this is precisely where vitamin C serums come in.
Among other aspects, vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals, while improving the natural aging of the skin. But its qualities do not end here, since it can also improve the synthesis of collagen and elastin, which in the end translates into an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines of expression.
Its qualities do not end here, since it also reduces inflammation, which is why it offers natural and mild exfoliation, and is also useful for lightening the skin.
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How to use a vitamin C serum
Actually enjoying the benefits of vitamin C serum on the skin is extremely simple and easy. You only need to apply a few drops of the serum to your face after washing and drying it.
Experts in this regard advise doing it every morning, absolutely every day of the year. In fact, it does have some benefits with sun exposure, so it can be helpful to apply this serum in the morning as a first layer of protection.
On the other hand, good conservation is also essential to maximize its different benefits and properties. It is recommended to keep it in a cool and dark place, and discard it after 6 months of being opened.
