Want brighter, tighter and overall better-looking skin? The Beauty Benefits of STABLE Vitamin C!

Want brighter, tighter and overall better-looking skin? There’s an ingredient for that called Vitamin C, otherwise known as L Ascrobic Acid or Ascorbic Acid (AA) found in PriyanaMD’s Damage Control Vitamin C + DNA Repair and PriyanaMD’s Rosacea Duo Kit.

Vitamin C is one of natures’ most powerful antioxidant and a must-have ingredient in a good skincare regimen. What does it mean to be an Antioxidant? Most of our health, or disease states, are influenced by oxidation and antioxidants. Oxidants, also known as free radicals, are molecules that are missing an electron. Oxidants crash into other molecules and steal electrons, which create an additional free radical. Antioxidant molecules (like Vitamin C) have an electron that they can donate, which stops the oxidation process. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and stop the damage done to cells, tissues, and organs. This is why it is vital to have antioxidants in facial products such as the skincare found at www.priyanamd.com.

Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient and potent antioxidant that helps reduce skin inflammation, irregular pigmentation, and promotes healthy collagen production. Vitamin C is a key component in a skin care regimen, as it interferes with pigment production and keeps inflammation at bay, which makes it a great ingredient for Rosacea sufferers. It may even help the skin from pre-cancerous changes from UV light exposure by neutralizing free radicals. 

Vitamin C has been proven to provide the following anti-aging skin benefits:

Provides antioxidant action to defend skin from free radical damage, the top cause of visible aging

Stimulates the production of collagen, the protein that makes skin firm, taut, smooth and resistant to wrinkles and sagging

Fades or prevents hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and improves skin tone.

Minimizes inflammation, redness and enhances wound healing.

So with so many Vitamin C options, how do you tell which Vitamin C is best for you?

First, all Vitamin C’s are not equal! There are many types of Vitamin C on the market so we must understand the primary downside of using only L Ascorbic Acid. L Ascorbic Acid is an unstable molecule, so it oxidizes quickly when subjected to air or light and looses its strength such as when you pump it out of the bottle on your hand. This makes it highly unlikely to perform its primary job because L Ascorbic MUST be present in the dermis to provide the scientific benefits Vitamin C’s are known for.

The Future of Vitamin C and Perfect Vitamin C for Sensitive Skin

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (TA), an oil soluble derivative of vitamin C gives you all skin brightening benefits of vitamin C with zero negative side effects. Here’s why tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is our vitamin C hero:

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate does not trigger sensitivity

TA is a gentler version of vitamin C, which means it does not cause irritation, redness, dryness, stinging or burning. But don’t confuse gentle with weak—it’s as powerful as it can get.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate penetrates all the way into the dermis (where vitamin C needs to reach to transform skin)

TA is oil-soluble, which means it not only penetrates the epidermis (the uppermost layer of your skin), but also goes farther into the dermis, the deeper layer—which is where it needs to be to stimulate collagen production. TA is known for its higher rate of vitamin C within the dermis. In one study published inDermatologic Surgery, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate was found to "[penetrate] directly into the epidermis and dermis, acting both as an antioxidant and a direct stimulant of new collagen, unlike other ascorbic acids, which are released into the stratum corneum and protect the skin only as an antioxidant.”

Now that we understand why TA Ascorbate is the best version of Vitamin C, lets discuss what else makes a good vitamin C product. It’s not only the type of Vitamin C and concentration that matters but equally important is the combination of ingredients in the formula as they can superpower one another. PriyanaMD’s Damage Control Vitamin C offers one of the most POWERHOUSE lineups of Antioxidant and DNA protection with Skin Lightening available on the market today. Formulated with TA Vitamin C 15% concentration, DNA Repair Enzymes, Active Peptides, Licorice, Antioxidants (Vitamin C, E, B5, Green Tea, Ergotehionone), Plant Stem Cells and Botanical Extracts (Aloe, Willow Bark). In a comparison with other DNA Repair enzyme products-these sell for over $100 without any of the other Antioxidant lineup! DNA Repair coupled with Vitamin C and other Antioxidants in PriyanaMD’s Damage Control offer superior immune protection factors to jumpstart your body’s natural repair process to repair damage at the cellular level before it comes to the surface of the skin.

Bottom line: Make sure you are spending your money wisely and understand the benefits of Vitamin C! A Stable Vitamin C is superior, especially when combined with other antioxidants and cutting-edge ingredients such as found in PriyanaMD Damage Control Vitamin C + DNA Repair Moisturizer.