Support Your Sunscreen with Vitamin C

Vitamin C has exploded in the skincare industry, and with good reason. As it is not produced by the body, finding ways to incorporate it into our skincare and diet can offer many skin and health benefits. Topically, it has many advantages. It can help assist in the fight against signs of ageing, it has anti-inflammatory properties, intense antioxidative action, and promotes collagen production.

But did you know it works even harder when combined with your sunscreen? In this blog, we’ll explore how CellDerma’s Vitamin C serum enhances your skin’s defence against UV rays, which type of vitamin C serum is best, how and when to apply it, and whether you can safely wear it in the sun. If you’ve ever wondered how vitamin C and SPF work together – we’ve got your answers.

Why Use Both Vitamin C and SPF

An antioxidant serum and a protective broad-spectrum sunscreen are two of the most powerful products in any skincare routine – regardless of your skin type. But when used together, they offer double the defence against environmental stressors like UV rays, pollution, and blue light. When your skin is exposed to environmental aggressors, it produces reactive oxygen species – unstable molecules that can trigger inflammation and contribute to visible signs of ageing like sagging skin, fine lines, and loss of elasticity. Free radicals are unstable molecules created by various factors such as environmental damage (pollution, UV radiation). These molecules not only damage healthy skin cells but transform them into free radicals too, in the process. Thus, a domino effect occurs leading to skin laxity, lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and so on. Antioxidants mop up free radicals which are why these are a key part of any skincare routine.

That’s where CellDerma’s vitamin C comes in. As a potent antioxidant, it helps neutralise these free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and protecting your skin from damage. While SPF works to block and absorb harmful UV rays, vitamin C goes a step further by strengthening your skin’s defence at a cellular level – tackling the damage that can still happen even with sunscreen on.

The Benefits of Vitamin C + SPF

If you already wear sunscreen daily (as you should!), pairing it with vitamin C can elevate your protection to the next level. This combination helps:

• Boost skin’s natural defence against sun-induced ageing
• Prevent oxidative damage from UV exposure and pollution
• Improve the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and uneven skin tone

Can You Use Vitamin C on Oily or Blemish-Prone Skin?

You might worry that layering a vitamin C serum with sunscreen will feel heavy or clog pores, especially if you’re dealing with oily or blemish-prone skin. The good news? There are formulas made just for you. CellDerma’s Vitamin C Complex is a lightweight, non-comedogenic serum that won’t clog pores or worsen acne. Its non-tacky texture absorbs beautifully, making it ideal for everyday use – even on blemish-prone skin.

Which Vitamin C Serum is best

Vitamin C Complex has key properties as an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory agent and brightener, as well as being essential for collagen production. However, L-ascorbic acid-based vitamin C products tend to be very unstable with the vitamin C oxidising and losing its potency, quite quickly. CellDerma’s Vitamin C complex, however, utilises 3 highly stabilised and effective compounds of vitamin C ensuring high potency throughout the shelf-life of the bottle.

CellDerma’s Ultralight Mineral SPF’s elegant, sheer formula includes zinc oxide and octinoxate, UV filters. Zinc oxide is the best physical (mineral) filter affording protection across the entire UVA and UVB spectrum. It is suitable for sensitive, combination and breakout-prone skin, and is also well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Octinoxate sits deeper in the skin providing a secondary layer of UVB protection. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract further enhances the UVB protection. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, helps repair UV-induced DNA damage, offers UVB protection and reduces trans-epidermal water loss as well as other contains antioxidant botanicals such as red grape stem cells that provide powerful defence against everyday aggressors that age and damage the skin.

Final Thoughts

Sun damage happens gradually and often goes unnoticed – but it adds up over time. That’s why daily SPF is non-negotiable, no matter your skin tone or the weather. Adding CellDerma’s Vitamin C serum to your morning routine is a simple way to give your skin an extra layer of protection and help maintain a brighter, more even complexion in the long run.

Why use our products this Summer

Vitamin C Complex by CellDerma is a lightweight, non-tacky serum which is beneficial for all skin types. A fantastic all-rounder, it protects against free radical damage, whilst increasing hydration and improving the overall brightness and appearance of the skin.

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Ultralight Mineral SPF is highly absorbent, lightweight and blocks 96% of the sun’s UVB rays, whilst zinc oxide also ensures protection across the entire UVA spectrum. The weightless formula seamlessly blends into the skin and can be worn alone or under makeup while nourishing the skin with plant stem cells and antioxidants for added environmental protection. Suitable for all skin types, this product is also suitable for those with sensitive skin and anyone wishing to protect their skin from both UV and environmental ageing.

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