Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid

Use with care

Brightens tone and supports collagen, but it's unstable: it oxidises quickly and can sting on reactive skin.

Safe amount 2 studies cited

Most effective between 10-20%; higher isn't necessarily better

Technical data

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Safety by concentration

10 to 20%Use with care

Cited sources

Topical Vitamin C and the Skin: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications

Al-Niaimi et al., The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology · 2017

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Products containing Vitamin C

Frequently asked questions

Is Vitamin C safe?

Brightens tone and supports collagen, but it's unstable: it oxidises quickly and can sting on reactive skin. Most effective between 10-20%; higher isn't necessarily better

Which products contain Vitamin C?

Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum