Vitamin C Serums– Boost your Skin Vitality
July 27, 2010
One of the major ingredients found in most skin care products today is Vitamin C. Studies have proved that the presence of vitamin C in serums and moisturizers benefit the skin vastly.Over a period of time, the application of Vitamin c serums helps the skin to regain its vitality.
Skincare products containing Vitamin C protects the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.Vitamin C infused facial lotions can help in reducing skin inflammation, speeds up wound healing, diminishes skin discoloration and provides smoothness and radiance to the skin. Even advanced skin treatment methods like chemical peels and microdermabrasion, employs Vitamin C.
To maintain the natural radiance and health of the skin, it is vital to boost the body’s collagen production. Vitamin C is the main component of collagen. So by ensuring that we receive the required levels of vitamin C, we can ensure that our skin remains glowing and supple.
Vitamin C in its pure form isn’t that effective because it loses its strength when exposed to the air. Hence to derive the maximum benefits, derivatives of vitamin C are used instead of its pure form.
Serums are basically cosmetic products which are of a thinner and lighter consistency than moisturizers. The explicit function of Vitamin C based serums is to protect the skin against free radicals and decelerate the ageing process.
Unlike moisturizers serums seep into the deeper skin layers. Vitamin C serums can stimulate the skin collagen production while offering protection from UV rays.
Vitamin C serums are quite expensive. However we can make a basic serum recipe with a topical strength of 10% at home. For this we need to combine the vitamin C derivative of L-ascorbic acid with a base of either KY jelly, pure glycerin or a non allergic facial lotion.
The first step in the procedure is to mix a quarter teaspoon of vitamin C derivative in one teaspoon of distilled water in a clean container. Next a teaspoon of the base is added to this mixture. Once the serum is ready, it can be applied directly on the skin.It is always better to dispose of the extra serum and prepare a fresh dose as and when required.
Vitamin C serums helps you to restore your skins youthful appearance
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