It’s often touted as a miracle ingredient, but does Vitamin C really live up to the hype? Skin-brightening, anti-ageing, a solution for hyperpigmentation and skin discolouration. Admittedly, this could sound almost too good to be true. However, Vitamin C does have a multitude of benefits, which is why it’s such a popular component in skincare.
The Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is famed for its skin brightening effects and not without good reason. Used regularly, skin retains moisture and is left wonderfully radiant and even toned. But there’s much more to it than just a few celebrated benefits.
Let’s talk about free radicals, the aggressive arch enemies of youthful, healthy skin. These unstable atoms break down collagen and elastin, causing premature ageing like fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
Vitamin C, on the other hand, has powerful antioxidant action that defends skin against the damage caused by free radicals and environmental factors like the weather, chemicals, and pollutants.
It also promotes collagen production, crucial for supple, elastic skin and which also aids in diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Another hidden benefit is that Vitamin C also boosts the effects of your SPF. With a 30-year legacy of scientific expertise and clinically proven results, Obagi® has created not one, but two highly effective Vitamin C skincare ranges to cover all of your skin care needs. Products from the Obagi-C® Fx and Obagi Professional-C® collections can be used alongside one another for optimal effect.
Obagi-C® Fx Collection
This is a comprehensive skincare system for mature or sun-damaged skin, or for anyone wishing to target the signs of ageing, hyperpigmentation, or skin discoloration. Available in both Normal to Oily and Normal to Dry skin types, this range is gentle on skin, whilst incredibly transformative at a cellular level, meaning that with continued use, you’ll most definitely see a visible difference in the appearance of your skin.
Arbutin (7%) is a natural glycoside, extracted from the bearberry plant and is known for its skin-brightening properties. L-ascorbic Acid (10%) is the most potent form of Vitamin C, which corrects and protects skin from free radical damage and environmental factors, including UV exposure.
These two key ingredients form an exceedingly strong synergy, targeting signs of ageing and hyperpigmentation head on to reveal a wonderfully radiant, healthy glow.
Obagi Professional-C® Collection
Obagi Professional- C® products include powerful Vitamin C serums that can be used to complement the anti-ageing efficacy of the Obagi Nu-Derm® Fx system and the Obagi-C® Fx Collection.
Formulated with L-ascorbic acid, these serums are available in varying strengths, 10% (suitable for sensitive skin), 15% (suitable for most skin types) and 20% (suitable for oily skin types). Perfect for preventing and reducing signs of skin ageing including fine lines and wrinkles, they also protect against future damage caused by free radicals. Additionally, collagen production is stimulated resulting in firmer, more resilient skin.Clinical studies demonstrated that Obagi Professional-C® Serum penetrates the epidermis and dermis significantly better than most Vitamin C serums. It’s this deep penetration that ensures that they actively correct, transform and protect skin cells, changing their appearance from the inside out. The serums are so effective that 91% of Professional-C® users reported that their skin appeared brighter and more hydrated.
Another recent addition to the Professional-C® collection is the ground-breaking Obagi Professional-C® Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask. With the highest potency of Vitamin C on the market, this formulation contains a whopping 30% L-ascorbic Acid.
This polish + mask brings the salon and spa experience to the heart of your home. An immensely dynamic 2-in-1 formula, there are ultra-fine crystals for exfoliation plus a powerful infusion of 30% L-ascorbic Acid. You won’t be surprised to hear that skin is exceptionally bright and smooth after only one use.
For optimal results, we do recommend applying this product 2-3 times per week. After cleansing, pat the skin with a towel until it’s only slightly damp. Once applied, kick back and relax for up to 15 minutes whilst your skin is infused with its powerful antioxidants.
Remove with a soft, damp towel, taking care to rinse any residue off skin. Then you can revel in how gloriously radiant your skin looks. With continued use, you’ll also notice that skin tone and texture improves and fine lines and wrinkles are diminished.
Not only that, but now that skin is exfoliated and primed, follow-on products will be able to penetrate more deeply. It’s the ideal time to use a Professional-C® Vitamin C serum before finishing off with the beautifully nourishing Obagi Hydrate®.
