The power of vitamin C and an ultimate clean formula

Why Vitamin C? Simply put, it actually enhances the effectiveness of sunscreen, evens out your skin tone and leaves you with a more radiant complexion. It protects your skin against free radicals and activates collagen metabolism which aids in retaining collagen as you age .

As with Vitamin A (Retinol) and sunscreen, Vitamin C is most effective and powerful when used consistently. And by consistently, I mean use it every day. Optimally it would be the first thing you put on in the morning after cleansing with your moisturizer and sunscreen to follow.

There are many formulations of Vitamin C and with so many available which to choose? After trying handfuls of Vitamin C products, my preference is Medik8 which uses Tetrahexyidecyl Ascobate - known for its stability, effectiveness and tolerability. It also is developed with Vitamin E (another antioxidant) which when combined with Vitamin C increases its effectiveness too.

Not only is it an effective Vitamin C, but have found that Medik8 offers one of the most clean versions and has a great texture - not too oily, not too sticky and is odorless. They have three levels, so if you are new to Vitamin C and have sensitive skin you may want to start with C Tetra. Most mornings I will use their Super C Ferulic with one of the highest potencies of Vitamin C at 30%. I also keep on hand their C Tetra Luxe which is a lower percentage (14%) for when my skin is feeling more sensitive.