Vitamin C
INCI: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Can give skin more glow and a more even tone
Strong evidence: systematic reviews
At a glance
- Suits
- All skin types – especially skin with an uneven tone
- Helps with
- Pigmentation spots, Fine lines
- Pairs well with
- Vitamin E, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid
- Found in
- 14 ECOOKING products
What can Vitamin C help with?
Pigmentation spots
A systematic review of seven studies found less pigmentation in skin treated with vitamin C. In some of the studies, vitamin C was used alongside other treatments.[1]
Fine lines
In a six-month controlled study, a cream with 5 % pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid) produced a smoother skin surface and less deep furrows on the upper chest and arms.[3]
How it works
How to use it
- Use your product with vitamin C as directed, preferably in your morning routine.
- Can be combined with vitamin E and hyaluronic acid.
- Store the product in a dark place with the lid closed.
Products with Vitamin C
CC Cream SPF 15
Fragrance-free CC cream, day cream and sun protection factor 15 in one, which...
Pigmentation Serum
Fragrance-free serum for pigmentation spots with niacinamide and vitamin C, w...
Cleansing balm
Our cleansing balm offers 3-in-1: removes makeup, cleanses deeply & nourishes...
Overnight Foot Cream
Overnight foot cream that softens hard skin and moisturises dry feet and crac...
Multi Balm Stick 4 g
Our Multi Balm Stick 4 g, also known as Multi Balm, a moisturising balm for v...
Foundation - New formula
Moisturising with medium coverage. Contains SPF 15, niacinamide, hyaluronic a...
Multi Balm
Fragrance-free balm for very dry skin that restores the skin barrier and soot...
Lip Balm
Lip balm for dry and chapped lips that hydrates, protects and leaves lips sof...
Frequently asked questions
Ascorbyl glucoside is vitamin C bound to a sugar molecule (glucose). It is a form of vitamin C that remains stable in the product better than pure vitamin C, and it is the form used in our products with vitamin C.
Ascorbic acid is the pure form and the most studied. It is unstable and can change colour when exposed to air and light. Ascorbyl glucoside is developed to remain stable longer in the bottle.
Vitamin C is a key ingredient in our Vitamin C & Ginseng Serum, C-Vitamin Serum, Pigmentation Serum and Anti Redness Mist. All four contain ascorbyl glucoside.
It is the same vitamin, but it is used differently. Vitamin C that you eat reaches the skin through the blood. In skincare, you apply it directly to the skin. One does not replace the other.
No. Vitamin C is not a UV filter. Use sunscreen during the day.
Most people tolerate vitamin C in skincare. Try the product on a small area first if your skin is sensitive. Our C-Vitamin Serum may tingle a little and is best suited to skin that is not sensitive.
Sources
- Efficacy of topical vitamin C in melasma and photoaging: A systematic review (Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023)
- Clinical Efficacy of Topical Vitamin C on the Appearance of Wrinkles: A Systematic Literature Review (Journal of drugs in dermatology, 2023)
- Topical ascorbic acid on photoaged skin. Clinical, topographical and ultrastructural evaluation: double-blind study vs. placebo (Experimental dermatology, 2003)
- A review of topical vitamin C derivatives and their efficacy (Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022)