I’m now the mother of a preschooler and toddler, so tired skin goes with the job description—and this serum has become my BFF. “[It’s] perfect for brightening, tightening, and providing antioxidant protection,” says Dr. Engelman.
'm just going to throw this out there: I don't really wash my face. After spending my teens and early 20s dealing with bouts of hormonal acne, I emerged into a delicate equilibrium of clear skin I was hesitant to disrupt. So for well over a decade, I've gone back to basics: splashing with water in the morning and using soap to remove mascara—and dabbling in a rotation of various moisturizers and oils. Welcome to my skin-care routine.
But now that I'm in my 30s, a few things have happened. First, I had two babies, and was left with an unwelcome souvenir:, a skin condition that leaves brown or grey spots on your skin. I may be blemish-free, but uneven skin tone and just, you know, getting older have made dullness enter the picture. Meanwhile, I've been hearing about vitamin C everywhere—from the internet, social media, friends. Recently, my mom asked me if I was using it . It was time to up my game.
—a full vitamin C lineup including serum, moisturizer, toner, scrub, and cleanser—and turned to a dermatologist to learn more about vitamin C skin care benefits. "Vitamin C can address many different skin concerns, including dullness, dryness, and uneven skin tone," says Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD."It is a very powerful antioxidant that helps to improve the appearance of dark spots.
Hydration is always top of my list, so along with evening skin tone and combating dull skin, it sounded like I was on the right track. But when selecting product for max vitamin C skin care benefits, the options are plentiful—and often pricey. Here's what Dr. Engelman says to look for:"You want to pay attention to the concentration levels. Anything with a concentration of below 10 percent will likely not be very effective in achieving the desired results.
The entire NOW® Solutions line meets that threshold, and ranging from $9 to $20, it's a seriously budget-friendly way to add vitamin C into your routine. Dr. Engelman puts it best:"You know you’re getting highly tested, high quality and cruelty-free products at a really affordable price point." Here's my highlight list of my vitamin C journey—join me.
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