Vc Vitamin C Serum

VETTED Dermlab Vc Vitamin C Serum is our gentle but powerful brightening antioxidant serum - now new and improved, with the same skin-brightening power, but none of the former hot dog vibes. It is suitable for all skin types and formulated to be especially safe for sensitive skin.

The Vitamin C Serum is designed for maximum efficacy and minimal irritation, featuring stable, deeply penetrating vitamin C derivative- tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate—to brighten skin, boost collagen, and fight free radical damage. We’ve paired it with niacinamide and ergothioneine for added antioxidant and skin-evening benefits, plus squalane to hydrate, smooth, and support the skin barrier.

Size

30ml

$78.00

After cleansing in the morning, apply 1-3 drops evenly to the face. For best results, follow with your favorite sunscreen and our M1 or M2 Moisturizer.

Vc Vitamin C Serum insights:

This is a potent antioxidant 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 include a lipophilic vitamin C derivative that readily penetrates the skin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. We also added ergothioneine, a next generation antioxidant naturally sourced from mushrooms that protects skin from oxidative stress and brightens uneven tone, as well as niacinamide, a B vitamin with antioxidant and skin lightening properties.³,⁴

We selected a vitamin C derivative 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. We have also added squalane, a powerful emollient that is naturally present in skin. In addition to moisturizing, squalane also neutralizes free radicals, increases cell turnover, improves skin elasticity, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium phytate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Glycerin, 1,2 Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-6-polyricinoleate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6-stearate, Polyglyceryl-6-behenate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Squalane, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Niacinamide, Ergothioneine

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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Our products are packaged in recyclable glass and paper.

Active Ingredients

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is a fat-soluble vitamin C derivative that penetrates the skin deeply and effectively. It is more stable than L-ascorbic acid, making it a popular choice in hypoallergenic skincare formulations. This derivative is suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide helps to visibly minimise enlarged pores, tightens lax pores, improves uneven skin tone, soften fine lines and wrinkles, diminish dullness and strengthen a weakened surface.

Squalane

A modified and more stable form of squalene, an emollient chemical present in our sebum. Squalane increases cell turnover, improves skin elasticity, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and enhances the skin barrier. Vetted’s squalane is derived from olives.

Find out what makes Vetted, Vetted.

We are redefining clean. Our ingredients are science-backed, ethically sourced and truly hypoallergenic.

Our formulations were designed by our dermatologists. Every ingredient is carefully selected using the most up-to-date scientific evidence on efficacy, irritant, and allergenic potential.

We exclude ingredients that are known endocrine disruptors or for which there is credible evidence of concerning health or environmental toxic effects.

Our products don't have any fragrances or fragrance cross-reactors.

We don't include any ingredients that are common (or uncommon, for that matter) causes of allergic contact dermatitis.

All of our products undergo repeat insult patch testing. There are no reports of irritant or allergic reactions with testing of our formulations.

Phthalates are known endocrine disruptors. We don't include any phthalates in our formulations and we package our products in glass (which does not leach phthalates).

We do not test any of our formulations on animals.

All products are packaged in recyclable glass bottles.

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