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What is Vitamin C Powder? Derma weighs

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Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant known to help brighten, soften, and refresh dull skin. If you've been in the skincare industry, you've probably heard ofeye creams with vitamin C,moisturizers and serums What about vitamin C powders? Before that, we consulted with an expert from Skincare.com,Rachel Nazarian, MD, Schweiger Dermatology Group to learn more about this unique application methodvitamin C on the skin.

What is Vitamin C Powder?

According to Dr. Nazarian, vitamin C powder is just another form of powdered antioxidant that you mix with water to apply. "Vitamin C powders were developed to control ingredient instability because it is a highly unstable vitamin and oxidizes easily." The vitamin C in it is more stable in powder form and is restored each time you mix it with a liquid and apply it.

What is the difference between vitamin C powder and vitamin C serum?

While powdered vitamin C is technically more stable, Dr. Nazarian says it's not too different from vitamin C serum in the right formulation. "Some serums are made without much attention to the stabilization process, so they are essentially useless, but some are well formulated, stabilized by adjusting the pH, and blended with other ingredients that make it even more effective."

Which one should you try?

If you want to try a powder like Ordinary 100% ascorbic acid powderDr. Nazarian notes that you should keep in mind that serum has less room for user error when it comes to application than force does. Our editors loveL'Oréal Paris Derm Intensives 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum. Its airtight packaging is designed to reduce the product's exposure to light and oxygen, helping to keep the vitamin C intact. Plus, it has a silky smooth texture that leaves your skin fresh and radiant.

“Overall, I love vitamin C as part of my main anti-aging skin care regimen designed to fight free radicals on the surface of the skin and improve skin tone and overall appearance,” says Dr. Nazarian. However, it is up to you to decide which application method is best for you and your skin type.