Vitamin C is a great antioxidant for reducing discoloration, but brightening ingredients (like azelaic acid or retinoids) can be harsh on your bb sensitive skin. However, there are gentle vitamin C serums, and Vanicream is Dr. Garshick’s favorite. It’s her go-to for those with sensitive skin or chronic redness ,because it “combines vitamin C derivatives with ceramides that help to support the skin barrier to minimize dryness,” she says. “It is lightweight and absorbs easily and is formulated without dyes, fragrance, masking fragrance, lanolin, parabens, and formaldehyde releasers." (These can potentially irritate skin.)
FYI: The vitamin C is less potent in this serum than others, so don’t expect those dark spots to fade immediately. However, if you want faster results, you can apply it twice a day if you’re not experiencing any irritation or redness.
- Key ingredients: Vitamin C, ceramides
- Skin type: Sensitive
- Size: 1 fl. oz.
Glowing customer review: “Finally, I have my favorite vitamin C serum. I have been using high-end formulations with higher vitamin C percentages. Unfortunately, they were quite irritating to me and made my hyperpigmentation worse. So far I have used two tubes but have seen a huge change. My skin is resilient to environmental stressors and is brighter. Super affordable and effective.”
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