Vitamin C is an antioxidant used in skincare to brighten dull skin, help even out tone and support the skin against everyday sun and pollution stress. It is most often used in the morning under sunscreen. Pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is powerful but unstable, so many products use more stable forms. Auravedic uses vitamin C in its Vitamin C Oil, Pigment Corrector Serum and Detan Cream.
What does vitamin C do for skin?
- Antioxidant protection. It helps neutralise free radicals formed by UV and pollution. It works alongside sunscreen, not instead of it.
- Brighter, more even look. Vitamin C is widely used to help fade the look of dullness and dark spots over time.
- Support for firmness. The skin needs vitamin C to make collagen, which is why it appears in anti-ageing routines.
What forms of vitamin C will you see on labels?
| Name on label | Type | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| L-ascorbic acid / ascorbic acid | Pure vitamin C, water-soluble | Most studied; can sting; oxidises (turns yellow-brown) with air and light |
| Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate | Water-soluble derivatives | More stable and gentler |
| Ascorbyl palmitate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | Oil-soluble derivatives | Used in oils and creams |
| Amla, kakadu plum, citrus extracts | Natural sources | Contain vitamin C along with other plant compounds |
How do you use vitamin C?
- Cleanse in the morning.
- Apply your vitamin C serum or a few drops of vitamin C oil.
- Follow with moisturiser if needed.
- Finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen.
If your skin is sensitive, start every other day. Mild tingling can be normal with strong ascorbic acid, but stop if you get redness or burning.
What can you combine vitamin C with?
| Pair with | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Vitamin E, ferulic acid | Good partners; often combined in one product |
| Sunscreen | Ideal, in the morning |
| Niacinamide | Fine for most people |
| Retinol, strong acids | Use at different times: vitamin C in the morning, retinol at night |
Which Auravedic products contain vitamin C?
- Vitamin C Oil: vitamin C and vitamin E oils with rosehip, grapeseed, avocado, pomegranate and jojoba, plus hyaluronic acid and ferulic acid.
- Pigment Corrector Serum: L-ascorbic acid with niacinamide, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, alpha arbutin, gotu kola, turmeric, manjistha and licorice.
- Detan Cream: vitamin C with niacinamide, kojic acid, papaya, licorice, amla and turmeric.
Frequently asked questions
When will I see results?
A brighter look can show in a few weeks. Fading dark spots usually takes two to three months of daily use with sunscreen.
My vitamin C serum turned brown. Can I use it?
A strong colour change means it has oxidised and lost strength. Replace it.
Can I use vitamin C at night?
Yes, but morning use makes the most of its antioxidant support during the day.
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