Vitamin C Serum: Benefits and How to Use It
If you want brighter, more even-toned skin, vitamin C is the ingredient to reach for. It’s a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from daily damage while fading dark spots and boosting radiance.
The benefits
- Brightens a dull complexion and evens skin tone
- Fades dark spots and post-acne marks over time
- Protects against free radicals from pollution and UV
- Supports collagen for firmer-looking skin
When to use it
Vitamin C works best in the morning, where its antioxidant protection complements your sunscreen. Apply a few drops to clean skin after toner and before moisturiser. Crucially, always follow with SPF — vitamin C and sunscreen are a power couple.
How to introduce it
If your skin is sensitive, start every other day and build up. A little tingling can be normal, but stinging or redness means you should reduce frequency or choose a gentler formula.
What pairs well (and what doesn’t)
Vitamin C layers beautifully with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and SPF. Avoid using it at the same time as strong exfoliating acids or retinol, which can cause irritation — use those at night instead.
Storage matters
Pure vitamin C oxidises when exposed to air and light. If your serum turns dark brown, it has lost potency. Keep it tightly closed, away from sunlight, and use it within a few months of opening.
Ready to glow? Explore our vitamin C serums or grab a ready-made brightening set.