What Is Ascorbic Acid? How Is It Beneficial For The Skin?

What Is Ascorbic Acid? How Is It Beneficial For The Skin?

Ascorbic Acid is the most potent and stable form of Vitamin C. Found in cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and masks – Ascorbic acid extends several benefits to the skin – which we will learn ahead. Having said that, Vitamin C is still the most popular for skin brightening while effectively fading the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation.   

In this blog, we delve deeper into Ascorbic Acid, and its many properties, and learn reasons for employing it in an individual's skincare rotation. 

What Are The Benefits Of Ascorbic Acid? 

Ascorbic Acid (or Vitamin C) is found naturally in citrus fruits like kiwis, berries, oranges ,and more. However, due to its versatility, the oil-soluble active is artificially incorporated into formulas to -

1. Ensure antioxidant protection: Free radicals generated by pollutants, UV rays, and environmental aggressors can cause oxidative stress on the skin. This often triggers premature aging in skin cells, resulting in dullness. Luckily, Vitamin C is packed with antioxidant properties and helps neutralize these free radicals. Take a few drops of the formula and gently dab it on your skin.

2. Brighten skin tone: This is inarguably the most celebrated benefit of Vitamin C. Topical application of the ingredient inhibits melanin production in the skin cells. This helps fade dark spots and pigmentation while enhancing your skin’s latent radiance. Let’s face it, who doesn’t want that?  

3. Boost Collagen Production: Want to get cracking on an anti-ageing regimen? Do add Vitamin C Serum to your vanity. Ascorbic Acid (or Vitamin C) helps boost Collagen production in the skin cells. For those unaware, Collagen is a protein indispensable to your skin’s structure and firmness. However, due to a gamut of reasons including age, the levels of Collagen dwindle in the skin resulting in fine lines and wrinkles.  

4. Reduce inflammation: If your skin is prone to redness, inflammation, or irritation, might we recommend adding Vitamin C to your daily routine? The omnipresent active is packed with anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate flare-ups.  

5. Add to your SPF’s efficacy: Don’t get us wrong – a Vitamin C Serum cannot substitute your daily sunscreen. However, layering it with SPF helps double down on sun protection. So, why not try? 

6. Improve your skin texture: Topical application of Ascorbic Acid ensures healthy cellular renewal to reveal a brighter, more uniform sitting underneath. Use it to tackle rough patches and acne scars. 

How To Use Ascorbic Acid In Your Skincare Routine?

If you want to reap the above benefits of Ascorbic Acid, here’s what Foxtale has in store for your  

Vitamin C Serum: An active-infused serum is the most efficient way to address your pressing skin concerns. Foxtale’s C-For-Yourself contains 15% L-Ascorbic Acid that goes 4X deeper into the skin and ensures results in only 5 days. It fades dark spots and patches while protecting your skin from external aggressor. The emollient-rich formula doesn’t clog the pores and melds beautifully into the skin. 

Application: After cleansing, dab a generous amount of the Ascorbic Acid serum on your face. Once through, use a lightweight yet effective moisturizer to put a sturdy lock on this treatment for best results. 

How Often Should I Use This L-Ascorbic Acid Serum? 

If you’re new to L-Ascorbic Acid, use it only 2 to 3 times a week. This allows your skin to get accustomed to the active ingredient, reducing the risk of flare-ups. In case of no alarming signs, add the serum to your daily AM routine. Pairing Vitamin C with your sunscreen will bolster your skin’s sun protection. Talk about a win-win. 

Who Should Use Ascorbic Acid? 

Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C bodes well for most skin types. Having said that, we recommend caution while using it for the first time. Do remember to conduct a patch test before adding it your AM/PM rituals. Additionally, avoid layering it with strong actives like AHA, BHAs, Retinoids and more.  

Conclusion 

Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C is the holy grail of skin brightening. It curbs melanin production in skin cells to fade dark spots and pigmentation. But that’s not all. You can use Vit C (or Ascorbic Acid) to fight premature aging lines, improve skin texture, reduce inflammation, and fight free radicals among other things. 

Passionate about beauty, Srishty’s body of work spans 5 years. She loves novel makeup techniques, latest skincare trends, and pop culture references. When she isn’t working, you will find her reading, Netflix-ing or trying to bake something in her k...

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Passionate about beauty, Srishty’s body of work spans 5 years. She loves novel makeup techniques, latest skincare trends, and pop culture references. When she isn’t working, you will find her reading, Netflix-ing or trying to bake something in her k...

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