Vitamin C Lotion 20%

• Apply Vitamin C Lotion 20% after cleansing, but before moisturizing or sunscreen.
• Dispense (1) single pump of Vitamin C Lotion 20% and gently apply a thin layer.
• Keep Vitamin C Lotion 20% away from your eyes, lips and mouth.
• Avoid layering with acids or benzoyl peroxide at the same time as it can change the Vitamin C’s pH and render it useless.
• Use once in your morning routine, and again in the evening before applying a retinol – we recommend our Night Renewal Cream with 2% Granactive™ Retinol.
• If your skin is sensitive, you can apply Vitamin C Lotion 20% only in the morning, or even every other day to build up to the total benefits that it can offer.
• Keep your Vitamin C Lotion 20% at room temperature and out of the sunlight.

• Acne and Rosacea: anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness, swelling and severity of flare-ups. We recommend using in combination with our Azelaic Acid 14% Cream
• Hyperpigmentation: blocks the action of an enzyme called tyrosinase, which is essential for the formation of the pigment melanin melasma, and helps reduce post acne scars and lesions, age spots, sun damage
• Anti-aging: Supports the production of collagen and neutralize free radicals to help improve brightening, firmness, fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, texture.

After 4 Weeks
When it comes to Vitamin C, the sweet spot for beginning to see changes is around 4 weeks. This gives our skin the chance to go through one renewal cycle — where skin sheds dead skin cells and replaces them with fresh new ones.

At the 4-week marker, you may notice a change in radiance, lightened hyperpigmentation, and increased firmness or tightening effect. As long as you stay consistent using Vitamin C and protected from the sun, these results can remain and continue to improve.

The Do’s

• Protect with a minimum SPF 30 (50 preferred) mineral-based broad spectrum sunscreen in the morning and as the last product in your skincare routine. Important to note that Vitamin C makes skin extra sensitive to the sun.
• Apply a single pump! Vitamin C has a reservoir effect, where just a small amount can last nearly all day.
• Take Spectrum supplement, for skincare from the inside, to fortify against sun damage and support skin renewal.
• Safeguard your Vitamin C’s potency and effectiveness by keeping it airtight, at room temperature and out of the sun.

The Don’ts

• Avoid using acids or benzoyl peroxide at the same time as it can change the Vitamin C’s pH and render it useless.
• Be careful not to apply too closely around your eyes as direct contact with the eyes may cause irritation.
• If dryness or irritation occurs change use to every other day until your skin adjusts.
• Don’t hesitate to moisturize if you feel you need it! Our Hyaluronic Acid Lotion is a great option.