Should I Use a Vitamin C Serum?

Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamins, whether it be through supplement consumption, or simply by drinking orange juice. It's popular for a reason – vitamin C has numerous benefits for the skin and heart, and can even reduce the risk of cancer [1].

However, vitamin C has most recently become popular in facial serums. For the skin, its benefits include a glowing complexion, even skin tone, and hydrated skin. It’s not only a safe vitamin we’ve all encountered before, but its benefits are proven to work on most skin types. 

Still not convinced? We’ve compiled a guide to vitamin C and a list of reasons why the Vitamin C Facial Serum should be the next step in your skincare routine. 

Keep reading to find out more! 

What Exactly is a Vitamin C Serum? 

Vitamin C Serums have become the best source of getting vitamin C directly on our skin. With a consistency of a thicker liquid, vitamin C serums have numerous benefits when applied to the skin. Its antioxidant properties can help rejuvenate and hydrate the skin by boosting collagen production. Our bodies don’t naturally produce vitamin C, and while maintaining a balanced diet should result in getting a good amount of vitamin C, we often fall short [2]. 

As a result, if you want to see the effects of vitamin C directly on your skin, the best way to go is to use a vitamin C serum. 

Aloe Infusion’s Vitamin C Facial Serum can directly benefit your skin in several ways. Adding this to your skincare routine will not only make a difference in your appearance, but it’ll also make your skin healthier. Here is a list of fun facts about vitamin C serum and the benefits it can offer you:

Hydrates the Skin

Vitamin C is known to have a hydrating effect on the skin. It has properties that strengthen the skin barrier, and therefore increase moisture retention [3]. Once hydration is in full effect, a vitamin C serum can smoothen your skin and achieve a youthful, healthy glow!

Reduces Redness

Vitamin C serums have antioxidant properties, meaning they can act as an anti-inflammatory for the skin. Not only does this mean vitamin C can reduce redness on your skin, but it can also even out your skin tone, reducing sun damage [4]. Additionally, vitamin C slows down the production of melanin, which can reduce hyperpigmentation in the form of sunspots [5,6]. By reducing redness, hyperpigmentation, and irritation, the skin can even out and smoothen for a healthy glow. 

Slows Down Visible Aging

Although wrinkles are inevitable over time, vitamin C can help prolong their arrival. With age, the production of collagen in the skin begins depleting, causing a lack of hydration and smoothness on the skin, among other effects [7]. However, with the help of a vitamin C serum, skin dehydration and wrinkles take the back seat for a few more years. 

Heals Wounds 

Vitamin C serums can help speed up the process of wound healing. By providing the skin with the necessary vitamins it needs, wounds can heal with minimal risk of infections and scarring [8]. In aiding collagen production, the skin is better equipped to help with wound healing. It has also been shown that people with low levels of vitamin C show signs of frail skin, making it harder for the skin to heal [9]. 

Protects Against Sun Damage 

Low levels of vitamin C can cause sun damage to the skin. UV exposure and sun damage are caused by free radicals, which are essentially canceled out by vitamin C’s antioxidants, reducing any possible harm when exposed  [10]. By using a vitamin C serum, you can prevent extensive damage by UV exposure before it even happens!

So now that we’ve established the various benefits of using vitamin C on your skin, let’s learn how to incorporate it into your daily skincare routine. 

How to Use a Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C is generally safe to use for most skin types, yet it is important to test how the product will react on your skin. To test it, apply a small amount of the serum to your skin and wait 24 hours to see if it causes an allergic reaction. 

Now, when applying a Vitamin C serum, there are several steps you should follow: 

1. Always start off your skincare routine by washing your face. You want to make sure your face is a clean slate to absorb all the vitamins it can without any dirt and buildup getting in the way, causing further damage. 
2. There is an order to follow when applying different products. The general rule is to apply the thinnest products before the thickest ones. Research what products work best for your skin type before getting something that could potentially work against your skin’s health. 
3. Apply toner first. Toner may not be used by everyone, or even needed depending on your skin. It is typically only needed at night time.   
4. Vitamin C Serum is next. Serums, like Aloe Infusion’s Vitamin C Facial Serum, typically come with a dropper for easy application. With the dropper, apply 2 or 3 drops, patting it to distribute evenly across your entire face (it can also be applied to your hands and neck). *Make sure to not touch the dropper directly to your skin– you’re trying to avoid anything other than the serum from getting on your face. 
5. After applying the vitamin C serum, apply moisturizer. This is when the products start becoming thicker, sealing in the products from the previous steps. Moisturizer should be applied and distributed evenly across your face. With ingredients such as aloe vera and shea butter to rejuvenate the skin, Aloe Infusion’s Face & Body Cream can be used to moisturize and hydrate. 
6. Sunscreen is next. This is one of the most important steps because it works with the vitamin C serum to protect your skin from extensive sun damage, preventing premature wrinkles, dark spots, and redness on the skin. 
7. After these products, give your skin some time to breathe before applying makeup. It is recommended to wait about 15 minutes for your skin to properly absorb the skincare products, otherwise, they’ll blend with the makeup and your face will absorb products it shouldn't. 

*For your nighttime skincare routine, you’d stop after step 5. 

Now that we’ve established that vitamin C serums are extremely beneficial for your skin, which product do you shop for? Well, look no further. 

Aloe Infusion’s Vitamin C Facial Serum is made to bring health back to your skin. Its formula is carefully crafted to include ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea, and Argan oil. These ingredients, combined with the powerful antioxidants of vitamin C, are crucial to increasing skin elasticity, boosting hydration, and preventing skin damage, among many other benefits. With the Vitamin C Facial Serum, help your skin get a youthful, healthy glow! 

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