Vitamin C not only boosts your immunity, but it is also a very important nutrient to keep the skin young and glowing. Even if we eat foods containing Vitamin C, only a few percent of it reaches the skin, hence some people are advised to apply it. Now many types of Vitamin C serums are available in the market, in which 10 percent Vitamin C is considered best for the skin. Vitamin C serum not only makes your skin shiny but also brightens (improves complexion), but you should know the right way to apply it.
Just as some things should be kept in mind while buying Vitamin C serum, similarly when and how you are applying it. This thing also makes a difference. For this reason, some people do not get good results while others start seeing effects on their faces within a few days. Let us know what is the right time to apply Vitamin C serum.
What are its benefits?
Dr. Sandeep Arora, Senior Consultant, Dermatology, Apollo Spectra Hospital (Delhi) says that Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, hence it is very beneficial for the skin. Apart from protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun, it also protects you from pollution and free radicals.
Right time to apply serum
Dr. Sandeep Arora says that if you apply Vitamin C serum in the morning, it is more beneficial. In the morning, wash your face lightly. After this, wipe the face with a soft towel and then apply Vitamin C serum. After this you apply moisturizer and then apply sunscreen. All these steps must be completed so that you get the full benefit of Vitamin C Serum.
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These people can apply at night
Dr. Sandeep Arora says that if your skin is sensitive then you can apply it at night, because if you come in contact with sunlight during the day, it can cause irritation. Apart from this, if you are using it for the first time then apply it at night. Actually, this gives your skin time to adjust to the Vitamin C serum. In this way you can easily understand any kind of reaction like irritation, redness.
what amount is correct
The quantity of Vitamin C serum should also be taken very carefully. According to Dr. Sandeep Arora, applying 2 to 3 drops of Vitamin C serum is sufficient. While applying it, keep in mind that do not rub the face too much, rather spread it gently over the entire face including the neck with the help of fingers.
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keep this in mind
If you have started applying Vitamin C serum on the skin and after that you feel burning sensation, redness or itching on the skin, then you should stop using it immediately. Go to the doctor with your serum and only after his advice, reapply it or change it. If observed, if Vitamin C serum is used properly daily, the skin remains healthy and glow is visible on the face.