The skincare obsessed among us will know just how important our ABCs are – Vitamins A, B and C, that is. Our serums, moisturisers and cleansers are formulated with them, playing a crucial part in a highly active, effective skincare routine. Each variant has had its moment in the sun, as consumers get well acquainted with the merits of vitamin-infused skincare. With summer on its way, an influx of glow-giving products have arrived to give the skin some goodness.
Skin Therapist at Clinic 42, Lizzie Belsher, explains the selling points of each and how they should be used for best results. With over 20 years’ experience owning and operating her own clinics, Lizzie knows her stuff when it comes to skin health, advanced skin treatments and products.
Find our picks for vitamin-packed skincare below.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an advanced molecule, with multi- tasking talents:
It regulates the rate of cellular turnover to improve skin texture
Increases collagen production to help with fine lines.
Helps address hyperpigmentation
Regulates oil production and the over production of skin cells.
Vitamin A can leave the skin looking “fresh” as it removes cellular debris, so sunscreen should always be worn in conjunction with this product.
Vitamin A products: Prologic Optimal Moisturiser, Lovely by Skin Institute Vitamin A Serum, Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Clinical Daily + Overnight Boosters with Pure Vitamin C 10% and Vitamin A (Retinol), Dr. LeWinn's Private Formula Vitamin A Day Rejuvenation Cream, Environ Focus Care Youth + Concentrated Retinol Serum 3, Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair, Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil (with vitamins A through to D)
Vitamin B³
Often referred to as niacinamide, Vitamin B³ helps increase natural hydration levels and prevents the transfer of melanin to the melanocyte, thus reducing hyperpigmentation. It also increases the skins natural immunity and regulates oil production.
Vitamin B products: Lovely by Skin Institute Vitamin B Serum, asap Super B Complex, MitoQ® Crystal Brightening & Skin Correcting Serum – PM, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP+, Dermalogica Active Clearing AGE Bright Clearing Serum, Mary Kay TimeWise® Tone-Correcting Serum, Environ Skin EssentiA Botanical Infused Moisturising Toner
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant which helps the skin defend against environmental stressors that age the skin. It increases collagen production to reduce fine lines and lightens and brightens the skin.
Vitamin C products: Dermalogica Age Smart BioLumin-C Serum, DMK Direct Delivery Vitamin C, Murad Intensive -C Radiance Peel, Lovely by Skin Institute Vitamin C Serum, Elizabeth Arden Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum, Trilogy Vitamin C Energising Mist Toner, Skinsmiths Vitamin C Booster, Environ Focus Care Radiance+ Intense C-Boost Mela-Even Cream
This article originally appeared on beautyheaven.
Words: Amy Houlihan/Emma Gordon.
