Korean Beauty Vitamin C Serums - Ep-46
Episode Title: Korean Beauty Vitamin C Serums Ep-46
Episode Description:
Western beauty has plenty of hero Vitamin C Serums, with some hefty price tags to match. Today, I’m sharing my list of the best K-Beauty Vitamin C Serums on the market that won’t break your budget.
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Episode Summary:
Why use Vitamin C?
Vitamin C serums have long been one of the key steps in beauty routines. Thanks to their antioxidant rich, free-radical fighting properties they are a staple in many skincare routines around the world.
Benefits of Vitamin C Serums
Serums containing Vitamin C may help to:
- Increase moisture retention and hydration;
- Improve active breakouts;
- Assist damaged skin cells;
- Fight free radicals;
- Brighten dull skin;
- Target pigmentation and dark spots;
- Assist with sun damage and acne scarring; and
- Boost collagen production.
Stronger, plumper and more even toned skin? Sign me up.
How To Use Vitamin C?
As a general rule of thumb, serums are the best skincare delivery vehicle for Vitamin C. In terms of your skincare routine, serums come before moisturisers. Although Vitamin C can be used both morning and night, there are a few things to keep in mind to help get the most out of using your Vitamin C serum.
1 When starting out, introduce Vitamin C to your routine slowly. Start off with twice a week maximum and build up to more regular use.
2 If you use retinols at night, use your Vitamin C serum in the morning to avoid interaction.
3 When using skincare acids (eg. AHAs, BHAs) or if have dry or sensitive skin, consider using Vitamin C at a different time of the day.
4 For optimal use, store Vitamin C serums in the fridge to delay oxidisation. After opening, serums containing pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) begin oxidising after 3 months, reducing their effectiveness.
5 The effectiveness of pure Vitamin C is pH dependent. If your skin’s pH is too high or low, this will make Vitamin C less effective. To avoid this, use Vitamin C directly after cleansing and wait 20-30 minutes before the next step in your skincare routine. If you’re looking to save time, use a pH adjusting toner right after cleansing.
My favourite Vitamin C Serums
For all skin types and ages
Tosowoong’sSpot Whitening Vita Clinic Ampoule Serum is a great way to introduce Vitamin C into your routine. This serum combines Vitamin C from multiple sources, with anti-aging peptides, antioxidants and more, making it ideal for minimising the effects of damage on the skin.
For Sensitive Skin
APLB’sVitamin C Ampoule Serum is perfect. It is made with a low dose of pure L-Ascorbic Acid and brightening niacinamide and sea buckthorn to help to create a more vibrant complexion free from unevenness.
For Pigmentation
Purito’sPure Vitamin C Serum is a game changer! Combining 5% pure Vitamin C with Hyaluronic Acid and Adenosine, this cruelty-free serum promotes even skin tone. It also protects your skin from environmental damage.
Fragrance-free
SOME BY MI’sGalactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum is a good one to consider. It helps exfoliate dull and even skin tone and firm up skin for long-lasting lustre. Not only does this product improve skin texture, it can reduce dryness and flaking by up to 85.94% after use.
Vitamin C Derivative Option
Thanks to its unstable profile, pure L-Ascorbic Acid is not for everyone. If you’re looking to avoid the issues with oxidisation with pure Vitamin C, then tryNeogen Real Vita C Serum. This serum is made with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP), a stable form of Vitamin C that produces collagen synthesis and protects skin from oxidative damage. Unlike L-Ascorbic Acid, it is more stable when exposed to light and air, meaning your serum will last for longer.
Fruit Based Vitamin C
For an option featuring Vitamin C derived from fruit, try SOME BY MI’sYuja Serum. Formulated with Korean Yuja extract andniacinamide for brightening,glutathione to lighten dark spots and prevent melanin pigment production, it restores dull and stressed skin.
Why I Don’t Recommend Vitamin C Powders
Some K-Beauty brands have released Vitamin C powders in an attempt to get around the difficulties with the instability associated with pure L-Ascorbic Acid in a pre-formulated serum. In my opinion, these are probably worth skipping.
First, it can be tricky to get the right pH levels, because it needs to be around 3.0 to absorb, which can cause some irritation when it comes into contact with skin. Another problem is that the vitamin C can crystalize on the skin before it ever penetrates for any beneficial effects.
All things considered, it’s better to go with the pre-mixed options unless you really know what you’re doing.
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