Vc Vitamin C Complex Serum

This is a potent antioxidant complex serum that neutralizes free radicals while brightening and evening the skin’s appearance. 

Vitamin C plays an essential role in skin health by neutralizing free radicals from ultraviolet light and pollutants, while supporting collagen synthesis. It also inhibits tyrosinase, a pigment-producing enzyme, involved in the pathogenesis of conditions that lead to uneven skin tone. 

While L-ascorbic acid is the most biologically active form of vitamin C, it is unstable in cosmetics and does not penetrate the stratum corneum effectively.¹,² Our formulation includes two stable, lipophilic vitamin C derivatives that readily penetrate: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. We also added niacinamide, a B vitamin with antioxidant and skin lightening properties.³,⁴  

We selected the vitamin C derivatives with the fewest reports of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). In contrast to most vitamin C serums, our formulation does not include tocopherol, a stabilizer but also a known ACD culprit. Rather, we use ferulic acid, an exceedingly rare allergen.⁵ We have also added squalene, a powerful emollient that is naturally present in skin. In addition to moisturizing, squalene also neutralizes free radicals, increases cell turnover, improves skin elasticity, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water/Aqua/Eau, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Xantham Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Squalene, Ferulic Acid, Tapioca Starch, Algin, Isoamyl Laurate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Gluconolactone 

Our products are made in the US with ingredients that are vegan, cruelty-free, and responsibly sourced and packaged in recyclable glass and paper. 

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2. Pinnell SR, Yang H, Omar M, Monteiro-Riviere N, DeBuys HV, Walker LC, et al. Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies. Dermatol Surg Off Publ Am Soc Dermatol Surg Al. 2001 Feb;27(2):137–42. 
3. Bissett DL, Oblong JE, Berge CA. Niacinamide: A B Vitamin that Improves Aging Facial Skin Appearance. Dermatol Surg. 2005;31(s1):860–6.
4. Boo YC. Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation. Antioxid Basel Switz. 2021 Aug 21;10(8):1315. 
5. Hausen BM. Contact allergy to balsam of Peru. II. Patch test results in 102 patients with selected balsam of Peru constituents. Am J Contact Dermat Off J Am Contact Dermat Soc. 2001 Jun;12(2):93–102. 

Our products are packaged in recyclable glass and paper.