• Vitamin C in Skincare: Your Glow-Boosting Antioxidant Explained

    Your go-to antioxidant for radiance, pigmentation correction, and collagen support—especially during and after menopause

  • What is Vitamin C & Why It Matters

    Vitamin C isn’t just for colds—it’s one of the most powerful ingredients you can apply to your skin.

    Brightens dullness

    Fades dark spots

    Boosts collagen

    Defends against pollution and sun damage

    Think of it as a glow-boosting antioxidant shield—especially important as our skin matures and hormones shift.

    Who Shouldn’t Use Vitamin C Serums:

    • Very sensitive or reactive skin (e.g. rosacea, eczema)
    • Using strong actives (like retinoids or AHAs) without spacing them out
    • Applying it to broken, inflamed, or peeling skin
    • Storing it improperly (exposed to heat, air or sunlight = oxidised)
    • Expecting instant results (vitamin C takes time + consistency)
    • Experiencing stinging or redness after application = barrier may be compromised

    Who Should Use a Vitamin C Serum?

    Women going through menopause or perimenopause

    Anyone with sun damage or pigmentation

    Skin that's dull, tired, or losing firmness

    Acne-prone skin with dark marks (PIH)

    Smokers or city dwellers exposed to pollution

    At Skin Harmony, we love combining vitamin C with retinoids or peptides for optimal aging support.

  • Why Stability in Vitamin C Matters

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  • Skin Harmony-Approved Vitamin C Serums

    Products backed by science not trends

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    SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

    Price: ~£130–£150
    Why it’s recommended:

    Contains 15% pure L-ascorbic acid, 1% vitamin E, and 0.5% ferulic acid

    Gold-standard formula with decades of clinical research

    Excellent for brightening, reducing pigmentation, and boosting collagen

    Ideal for: aging, dry, sun-damaged skin that can tolerate active ingredients
     A splurge—but the benchmark for results.

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    Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe / Advanced

    Price: ~£45–£70
    Why it’s recommended:

    Uses Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD), a highly stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C

    Gentle, hydrating formula—great for sensitive, menopausal, or dry skin

    Includes vitamin E, maracuja oil, and other antioxidants
    Perfect mid-range option for those who want results without the sting.

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    The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum

    Price: ~£15–£17
     Why it’s recommended:

    Contains 15% ascorbic acid and EGF (epidermal growth factor) to support skin repair

    Great balance of potency and affordability

    Lightweight and fast-absorbing, best used in the morning under SPF

    Good for: normal to combination skin, or those trying vitamin C for the first time
    High strength on a budget—just store it well and use it up quickly.

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    Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum (Centella + Vita C)

    Price: ~£12–£18
    Why it’s recommended:

    Features 10% ethyl ascorbic acid, a stable and gentle vitamin C derivative

    Calming with centella asiatica, ideal for acne-prone or sensitive skin
    Best K-beauty pick for glow without irritation.

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    CeraVe Vitamin C Serum 10%

    Price: ~£15–£25

    Why it’s recommended:

    Contains 10% L-ascorbic acid, plus ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide

    Great for maintaining the skin barrier while brightening

    Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic
    Simple, solid, and skin-barrier friendly.

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    Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%

    Price: ~£140–£180
    Why it’s recommended:

    Contains a powerful 30% THD ascorbate

    Targets stubborn pigmentation, loss of firmness, and dullness

    Great for: mature, sun-damaged skin that needs a serious brightening boost
    Premium derm-grade formula for advanced needs.

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