Vitamin C Serum - Alamano Skin Care
VITAMIN C SERUM
1 fl oz (30 ml)
Peptides, Antioxidants, Tremella Mushroom
Supports collagen production, brightens hyperpigmentation from sun exposure and acne, smoothes texture, increases elasticity and firmness.
Acne-safe: will not cause clogged pores even for the most acne-prone skin.
pH 7-8
Benefits
Vitamin C: speeds up wound healing, supports production of collagen, and prevents sun damage.
Oligopeptide-68: tyrosinase inhibitor that fades sun damage and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Tremella Mushroom: increases skin elasticity and moisture levels, evens skin tone and nourishes.
Directions
Apply morning and evening to freshly cleansed skin.
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oligopeptide-68 (B-White ™), Tremella Fuciformis (White Mushroom Extract), Oligopeptide-19, Tocopheryl Acetate, White Tea Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, PEG/PPG-18/18, Dimethicone
Tips from Emily
The peptides and antioxidants in this serum make this serum active, but it is not exfoliating. It can be layered with all other Alamano Skin Care serums. Example: first mandelic or vitamin a, then vitamin c, and lastly beta glucan layered one after the other with moisturizer applied on top.
Tips for Estheticians
This serum is different from other Vitamin C Serums for a few reasons:
2 stable forms of Vitamin C: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid. Most formulas contain an unstable form of vitamin c called L-ascorbic acid, which means it oxidizes easily and when an antioxidant oxidizes it is no longer beneficial and will do harm by sensitizing the skin.
Peptides for brightening: Oligopeptide-68 is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor to help lift hyper-pigmentation from sun exposure and acne.
Humectants: glycerin, tremella (white mushroom), and white tea extracts carry hydration into the skin and balance the overall formulation.
Q: What percentage of Vitamin C is in your serum?
A: There are two different types of Vitamin C in the Vitamin C Serum, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid. Each is 5% pure so 10% overall. Usually, when you see 10% or more of one type it is a solution and not pure Vitamin C. So when a formula has anything above 10% of one type that means it is diluted and not pure like the Vitamin C in this serum.
Most products on the market contain an unstable form called L-ascorbic acid. Unstable just means it oxidizes easily, and when an antioxidant oxidizes it is no longer beneficial and will do harm by sensitizing the skin. So when you see over 10% it should actually be a red flag because in that situation it’s usually L-ascorbic acid in a diluted form and you don’t really don't know what you're getting!
Additionally, more Vitamin C does not mean better results. I feel like our industry creates confusion around potency and causes clients to search for higher percentages when in reality the higher percentage does not mean better results with collagen production, pigmentation lifting or even better penetration overall. What matters is the form of Vitamin C, the overall formula it exists in, and the packaging - which will determine stability of the notoriously unstable ingredient and what is actually “active” in the bottle when it is applied to the skin. So the best vitamin C isn't necessarily the one with the biggest percentage on the bottle, in fact those higher percentages or brands who are bragging about the percentage are missing the point and may be prioritizing marketing terms over a truly effective formula.