How to Use Vitamin C in Your Skincare Routine

Factors such as oxygen, temperature and daylight can impact the effectiveness of a Vitamin C product, so consider storing it in a bedroom cupboard or drawer away from heat and direct daylight, rather than in your bathroom. Our new Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum is packaged in an airtight container to protect the efficacy of the formula, keeping it fresher for longer. Plus, it uses a Vitamin C derivative called Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, which is a highly stable form of the ingredient with a longer shelf life than many alternatives. ​ 

We recommend working your way up to regular use if your skin is prone to irritation – start every 2-3 days, and progress to daily use. Our Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum is gentle enough for daily use after you have ensured that your skin responds well to the formulation. The potent formula is clinically proven to reduce dark spots, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone in 28 days, leaving the skin looking three times brighter. 

We always recommend wearing SPF daily to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Vitamin C makes a great partner for your everyday SPF, as both will help to prevent skin damage and signs of ageing. Try our Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30.

As Vitamin C is a potent active ingredient, we recommend working your way up to combining it with other active ingredients (think Retinol and exfoliating acids), especially if your skin is sensitive and prone

Our Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum is gentle enough for everyday use – you can even use it both in the morning and evening. If you are prone to sensitivity, try incorporating it slowly into your routine by using it every other day before building up to daily use. ​ 

Eliminate all traces of unwanted oils, impurities, and makeup to create a fresh canvas prior to applying your active ingredients – this will allow deeper penetration and maximise their benefits. At ELEMIS, we recommend the double-cleanse method to create a completely clean canvas before product application. Start with our Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter to remove any surface debris and follow up with Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash to gently exfoliate and dislodge any deeper impurities. 

To achieve visibly younger and smoother-looking skin, use our Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads to sweep away down dulling dead cells and reveal a brighter complexion.

Use our Dynamic Resurfacing Skin Smoothing Essence to flood the skin with hydration and achieve a luminous, baby-smooth complexion. ​ 

Our Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask will reduce the visible effects of tension and strain around the eye contour, including dark circles. The bouncy gel texture refreshes and cools. ​ 

Our Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum is a potent antioxidant serum enriched with a stable Vitamin C derivative as well as exfoliating acids. This ground-breaking formula promotes skin renewal and reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation to reveal a brighter, more even skin tone. ​ 

Lock in all of your beneficial ingredients with a nourishing moisturiser. In the daytime, try Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 for long-lasting hydration combined with sun protection. At night, swap this for our Pro-Collagen Night Cream to deliver intense moisture that will help to improve the appearance of skin firmness and elasticity. ​ 

TOP TIP:

Once a week, incorporate a face mask into your routine for an intense targeted treatment. Try our Dynamic Resurfacing Peel and Reset, which delivers remarkable skin-smoothing, complexion-clarifying benefits in just two steps. After one application, skin is left looking brighter and renewed with a flawless, glass-like appearance. ​