“There’s no doubt that Vitamin C is one of the most beneficial ingredients that you can apply to your skin”, – as 3LAB says. Vitamin C provides a multitude of anti-aging benefits, including:
- Boosts collagen production for more firmer, smoother skin
- Diminishes multiple signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles
- Fades spots of hyperpigmentation and brightens uneven skin tones
- Provides antioxidant protection to shield against environmental aggressors like pollution, smoking, and UV rays
- Enhances the barrier function of the skin to reduce moisture loss
However, Vitamin C isn’t usually listed as “Vitamin C” on an ingredient label. Vitamin C comes in several different forms, all of which can provide your skin with numerous age-defying benefits. Keep reading to learn about the different kinds of Vitamin C and how they affect your skin.
L-ASCORBIC ACID
L-Ascorbic Acid (LAA) is a pure form of vitamin C that comes from natural sources like oranges. LAA is a powerful antioxidant, and is the most common form of vitamin C in topical skincare products. However, this form of vitamin C is considered unstable because it loses its effectiveness when exposed to air and light. When shopping for products that contain LAA as one of its ingredients, choose a product with dark-colored or opaque packaging.
Super Ampoules of 3LAB utilize a revolutionary packaging design to maintain the efficacy of LAA for maximum results.
ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE
Ascorbyl Glucoside (AG) is a synthetic form of vitamin C that is more stable than LAA. However, AG converts to ascorbic acid when applied to the skin for similar benefits. AG is also water-soluble, which means that it absorbs into the skin more quickly. Perfect “C” Treatment Serum by 3LAB is formulated with this form of vitamin C to improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
Like AG, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) is a stable, synthetic form of vitamin C that offers similar benefits to LAA. 3LAB also added SAP to their Perfect “C” Treatment to maximize the benefits of these forms of vitamin C.
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