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Vitamin C, well-known for its benefits as a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger. Did you know that vitamin C brightens, improves skin elasticity, decreases wrinkles, boosts skin’s immunity and more? Let’s dive into this powerhouse ingredient and the types of vitamin C found in our Pigmentation Solutions formulas. Vitamin C More than an Antioxidant
Gardenia stem cells help further increase collagen and act as an MMP (Matrix Metalloproteinase) inhibitor, restoring firmness to skin.
PEPTIDE BRIGHT C
This AM antioxidant and skin lightener contains 20% L-Ascorbic acid, plus collagen-stimulating peptides to further reduce the signs of photo-aging. SYN-COLL is a powerful peptide that mimics the body’s mechanism to produce collagen. Excellent to use in conjunction with our Vita-Bright Elixir for the ultimate antioxidant protection.
TYPES OF VITAMIN C
Brightening the skin is one of the many properties of this ingredient. Vitamin C works as a tyrosinase inhibitor, slowing the formation of melanin in skin. This is very beneficial for sun-induced hyperpigmentation and melasma. It is also a preventative to use when exposed to the sun for long periods of time. Skin will experience a brightening boost and reveal a more even complexion when applying a vitamin-C serum as part of a morning regimen. We know when we consume vitamin C it helps boost our body’s immune system, but it works for the skin too! Wounded and compromised tissue has been shown to have a decrease in vitamin C levels. The topical application can help reduce inflammation at the wound site while increasing keratinocyte differentiation, collagen synthesis, re-establishing the stratum corneum. As mentioned earlier, vitamin C has incredible antioxidant properties. It can reduce UV-induced DNA damage and lipid peroxidation. Studies have shown vitamin C applied topically, delays the effects of chronic UVA and UVB exposure. This means we see a decline in skin wrinkling, a reduced number of sunburned cells and overall reduction in damage to the DNA.
Pigmentation Solutions formulas use two forms of vitamin C, l-ascorbic acid and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. L-Ascorbic acid is the chirally-corrected form of ascorbic acid. This water-soluble antioxidant that has gone through a chemistry process to increase vitamin C’s natural properties. L-Ascorbic acid is known for its potent antioxidant and collagen- boosting properties however, it can be stimulating and drying on sensitive skin, in addition to its ability to oxidize quickly. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, also known as MAP, is a more stable, less irritating form of vitamin C. It too is water-soluble and has potent antioxidant properties. This form of vitamin C has demonstrated its ability to be more effective at inhibiting tyrosinase, increasing brightening and lightening hyperpigmentation.
STEM BRIGHT C
Help boost your brightening and cellular protection results by adding one of these formulas into your AM regimen today!
Loaded with potent plant-based stem cells and 20% magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Not only does this formula help lighten and brighten complexions, but it increases hydration, boosts collagen synthesis and skin’s immunity. The Edelweiss stem cell has a clinical study where participants experienced a 15% wrinkle reduction to crow’s feet after 20 days of use. The
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