I found inspiration for this post after a 33-hour trip to Dallas. It was only after finally looking in a mirror after quickly dabbing on some makeup in a crowded cabin of a 7am flight when I realized that I looked like death. My highlighter was working overtime trying to bring some luminosity to my sallow skin. I had spritzed a hydrating mist before and after rubbing on my foundation but dull patches of skin were all I could see. All I wanted to do slap on a face mask and gulp down a green juice (see Kathryn's recipe) as fast as humanly possible.
On the train ride home I longed for my Orgaid Rivatilizing Face Mask but looking like Hannibal Lecter on public transportation? Not such a brilliant idea. Tapping into its skin brightening Vitamin C benefits however? Excellent idea.
Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, has long been advertised as an immune system booster when ingested but applied topically it has amazing anti-aging, skin brightening, revitalizing, and free radical quenching benefits. It can help reverse the signs of UV and environmental damage by fading sunspots and pigmentation, and reduce the sign of aging skin by aiding in collagen production. Overall, Vitamin C will help you achieve a brighter, healthy complexion as it fights against pollution, premature aging, dullness, and inflammation.
Most people think of Vitamin C as an additional step in their skincare routine and while there are a number of Vitamin C only serums on the market, at AILLEA we carry a variety of serums, oils, moisturizers, and masks that are high in “the C.” I've summarized a few of our most popular Vitamin C products.
Pure + True Glow Intensive C Rejuvenating Serum
Vitamins C and E: the dynamic duo. This moisturizer and serum in one deeply quenches thirsty skin while Vitamin C works hard to brighten all over including the gentle skin around the eye area.
Maya Chia the super couple, ultra luxe face oil serum
Seriously C. Maya Chia's super couple pairs astaxanthin, the worlds most powerful antioxidant with 65x the Vitamin C with chia oil which is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants to correct, revitalize, quench, and protect the skin.
Suki Skincare Even-Tone Brightening Serum
Not only high in Vitamin C but also uses lemon, licorice roots, and arbutin to help lighten hyper pigmentation and soothe irritated skin.
Kypris Elixirs I, II, III
Pick your poison! Either one of these powerful serums is formulated with high concentrations of Vitamins C and E to support collagen production for supple, youthful skin.
Orgaid Vitamin C Revitalizing Organic Sheet Masks
Gifts from the gods. These are SERIOUSLY amazing. These individual masks are high in Vitamin C, lemon, hyaluronic acid, and orange to deeply hydrate and put some serious life back in your skin.
More products we love...
Pure + True Infuse Nourishing Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer
Suki Skincare Concentrated Clarifying Toner
Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum
Suki Skincare Eye Lift Renewal Cream
Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator
