Have you had your vitamin C today?

We all know vitamin C is great for us. Eat an orange or start your day with glass of orange juice and you're off to a good start. The many benefits of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, go from collagen production to wound healing to boosting our immune system to aiding iron absorption. Just one orange a day can fulfill your daily dose of vitamin C.

Now there's another Vitamin C to talk about, Vitamin C for the face.

So why do we need a special vitamin C face serum if we can get all we need from an orange?

Although we are getting the vitamin C in our diet, there is no guarantee it going to go straight to our face Vitamin C is touted as one of the best ingredients on the market for pro-aging support - and the key to maintaining, a smooth, even and glowing complexion.

So what exactly does it really do? It provides hydration. It can brighten your skin and reduce redness. It can help reduce hyperpigmentation, promotes collagen production, may help prevent sagging, helps wound healing and WHEW! Do we need any more reasons to use it? Not for me!

There are so many C products out there and that it seems almost impossible to figure out which ones work. I’m here to tell you what I use and what I think are the best ones to try.

The queen of Vitamin C is SkinCeutical’s C E Ferulic. It no doubt takes it’s place at the front of the line. But it also comes with a hefty price tag of close to $200.00 a bottle. Given that, I did some research to see if there was something else that was more affordable but could still get the job done. Turns out, there are some excellent choices!

On the top of the list is True Skin Vitamin C with E and Hyaluronic Acid. This checks all the boxes. It brightens, evens skin tone, helps with the fine lines and wrinkles. Its gentle on the skin, can be used AM and PM and it’s affordable. Reviews are great and I have personally used it and love it!

Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen. Again, it brightens and boosts collagen and the company says after 2 weeks 90% of their users saw a visable improvement in their skin. Peptides are known to improve skin elasticity and this formula contains a licorice root extract which is known to protect the skin from free radicals. It’s a great choice for its price point and another one to consider.

Timeless SkinCare Vitamin C serum with E and Ferulic Acid is a fabulous choice. I have used this and love it. It’s a concoction of 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid serum. Brightens, promotes cell turnover to even out skin tone and stimulates collagen. Vitamin E moisturizes, heals and protects and the Ferulic Acid enhances antioxidant benefits to protect skin from environmental pollutants. Use AM or PM. It’s a clear winner to try!

RoC Multi Correction Revive + Glow 10% Active Vitamin C Serum. The statistics on this one are very impressive as are the before and after pictures. “Brighter, firmer, tighter, smoother, luminous” are what customers are saying. It’s another good option to check out.

Mad Hippy Vitamin C with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid is another great choice to try. Again, checks all the boxes, has amazing reviews and a cult following. This formula also has Chamomile and Konjac Root which naturally soften and calm the skin.

Some customers call it “magical”, and most all agree its a sure winner!

So, there are my suggestions. Each one would be a good choice. The most important thing is to incorporate this into your daily skincare routine. It has too many benefits to leave it out! And remember, you can't count on that glass of orange juice to take care of your skin. That’s going to be up to you!

Liz ❤️

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