The Science Behind Vitamin C Serum Formulations
Flash Skin Tips #4 DIY SKINCARE? Think again. The Science Behind Vitamin C Serum Formulations Stability L-ascorbic acid is the active molecule from raw vitamin C which works on skin. It is also highly unstable, meaning it gets oxidised rapidly upon exposure to environmental oxygen. Once it is oxidised, it is rendered useless. By default, all vitamin C serums are packaged in an amber glass bottle to minimise oxidation by light as well. The best vitamin C serum formulations get around this problem by: Increasing the concentration of L-ascorbic acid to ensure there is still a sufficient amount that works on skin taking into account the oxidation processEnsuring the companion ingredients have anti-oxidant properties i.e. green tea extracts can synergise and boost the effectiveness of L-ascorbic acidInstead of L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C can be formulated as a salt known as sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) which is highly stable and resistant to oxidation. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoyed by more people! Sign up for our free Skincare Blueprint: Glow Up From Within newsletter to receive our welcome gift pack https://drtwl.substack.com/ Skincare Bible: Strategic Blueprint for Resilient Skin https://a.co/d/a63Ib8F Asian Beauty Secrets https://a.co/d/gyqpCju NEW RELEASE Little Skincare Book for Women https://a.co/d/gBtR9Qm Vision Board Book Kit https://a.co/d/6gdHstr Skincare & Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary & Workbook https://a.co/d/fqr1qmZ Vitamin C Serum https://drtwlderma.com/product/vita-c-goldtm-serum/