{"id":57850,"date":"2025-07-22T13:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T01:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/?p=57850"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:02:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T01:02:47","slug":"the-bright-benefits-of-vitamin-c-serum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/the-bright-benefits-of-vitamin-c-serum\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bright Truth: Advantages of Vitamin C Serum &amp; Its Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"57850\" class=\"elementor elementor-57850\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0608fb elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0608fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0752956\" data-id=\"0752956\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de5029 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2de5029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Vitamin C serums have become a staple in skincare routines around the world \u2013 and for good reason. Lightweight yet powerful, serums deliver a high concentration of nourishing active ingredients designed to support healthier, brighter, and more resilient skin. When applied topically, vitamin C works hard behind the scenes to support collagen production, fade pigmentation, and protect against environmental stressors.\u00b9<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re targeting dullness, uneven skin tone, or the first signs of ageing, a vitamin C serum could be the glow-boosting essential your ritual\u2019s been missing.<\/p><p>For example, our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/brightening-c-serum\/\">Brightening C Serum<\/a><\/span>, formulated with 20% vitamin C and 1% Brightenyl\u00ae for visible radiance, has shown impressive results in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/performance-plus-clinicals\/\">clinical trials<\/a><\/span>:<\/p><ul><li>Reduces visibility of pigmentation by 42% when used once daily for 8 weeks.<\/li><li>Supports the skin barrier by reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by 21%, helping skin retain moisture and resist dehydration.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9dd5a31\" data-id=\"9dd5a31\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b6496e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0b6496e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-truth-about-vitamin-c.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57852\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-truth-about-vitamin-c.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-truth-about-vitamin-c-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-truth-about-vitamin-c-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/the-truth-about-vitamin-c-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c72f5a elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c72f5a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0110af3\" data-id=\"0110af3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e045ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e045ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vitamin C serums have become a staple in skincare routines around the world \u2013 and for good reason. Lightweight yet powerful, serums deliver a high concentration of nourishing active ingredients designed to support healthier, brighter, and more resilient skin. When applied topically, vitamin C works hard behind the scenes to support collagen production, fade pigmentation, and protect against environmental stressors.\u00b9<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re targeting dullness, uneven skin tone, or the first signs of ageing, a vitamin C serum could be the glow-boosting essential your ritual\u2019s been missing.<\/p><p>For example, our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/brightening-c-serum\/\">Brightening C Serum<\/a><\/span>, formulated with 20% vitamin C and 1% Brightenyl\u00ae for visible radiance, has shown impressive results in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/performance-plus-clinicals\/\">clinical trials<\/a><\/span>:<\/p><ul><li>Reduces visibility of pigmentation by 42% when used once daily for 8 weeks.<\/li><li>Supports the skin barrier by reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by 21%, helping skin retain moisture and resist dehydration.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ee4b25 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ee4b25\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d55c192\" data-id=\"d55c192\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c47df90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c47df90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advantages of vitamin c serums<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05927a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f05927a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Brightens and evens skin tone<\/strong><br \/>Vitamin C inhibits melanin production, helping to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation. This promotes a more even complexion and natural radiance.\u00b2<\/li><li><strong>Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles<\/strong><br \/>Vitamin C supports natural collagen production, which helps to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Its antioxidant effect also helps prevent collagen breakdown.\u00b3<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Protects against environmental damage<\/strong><br \/>As a potent antioxidant, vitamin C neutralises free radicals caused by UV exposure and pollution, helping to protect skin from premature ageing.\u2074 It\u2019s best to apply vitamin C serum in the morning to maximise protection.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Supports collagen synthesis<\/strong><br \/>Vitamin C is essential for collagen biosynthesis and stabilises collagen molecules, promoting firmer, more elastic skin.\u2075<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Enhances skin barrier function<\/strong><br \/>Research shows vitamin C can support lipid production in the skin, strengthening the barrier and helping skin retain moisture.\u2076<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Combats dullness<\/strong><br \/>By increasing skin turnover and reducing oxidative stress, vitamin C helps skin appear fresher and more luminous. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/overnight-glow-treatment\/\">Glycolic acid<\/a><\/span> can bring on even more brightness when used in separate routines.\u2077<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Boosts the effects of sunscreen<\/strong><br \/>Vitamin C enhances the efficacy of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/sun\/\">sunscreen<\/a><\/span> by fighting oxidative damage. Please note that it doesn&#8217;t replace SPF, vitamin C simply complements your sun protection routine.\u2078<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Helps with acne scarring<\/strong><br \/>Its anti-inflammatory properties and role in collagen production\u2079 make vitamin C useful in reducing the appearance of scars over time. For active breakouts and acne, our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/clearing-bha-serum\/\">Clearing BHA Serum<\/a><\/span> works to address this congestion.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Encourages smoother skin texture<\/strong><br \/>By boosting collagen and supporting cell renewal, vitamin C improves skin texture and smoothness over time.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Works well with other actives<\/strong><br \/>Vitamin C can be combined with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/strengthening-b-serum\/\">niacinamide<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/plumping-hyaluronic-serum\/\">hyaluronic acid<\/a><\/span> for an extra-nourishing, hydrating, and brightening routine. Just avoid layering with strong actives like retinal or retinol in the same session. Try using our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/plumping-hyaluronic-serum\/\">Plumping Hyaluronic Serum<\/a><\/span> to support hydration alongside your brightening routine.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e2d31cd elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e2d31cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-983a66e\" data-id=\"983a66e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5c423a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5c423a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">how to use a vitamin c serum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4d93ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4d93ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Apply to clean, dry (or slightly damp) skin after <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/all-products\/category\/face\/cleansers\/\">cleansing<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li>Use as directed. For our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/brightening-c-serum\/\">Brightening C Serum<\/a><\/span>, gently pat into skin.<\/li><li>Use in the morning to protect against environmental stressors.<\/li><li>Follow with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/all-products\/category\/face\/moisturiser\/\">moisturiser<\/a><\/span> and broad-spectrum <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/sun\/\">SPF 50+<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li>Store in a cool, dark place to prevent oxidation.<\/li><li>When first using the serum, start with 2-3 times per week to build skin&#8217;s tolerance, working up to daily use.<\/li><li>Do not layer with retinoids or AHAs in the same routine.<\/li><li>Discontinue use if persistent irritation occurs.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6efc6a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6efc6a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">things to consider before using vitamin c serums<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e27e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e27e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While vitamin C is generally well tolerated, some users may experience:<\/p><ul><li>Mild stinging or redness, especially if new to actives.<\/li><li>Breakouts or purging, particularly when paired with other exfoliants.<\/li><li>Increased skin sensitivity.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you have sensitive or reactive skin, consider patch testing first. Products like our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/de-stress-serum\/\">De-Stress Serum<\/a><\/span>, which contains 2% niacinamide and SymRelief\u00ae100, are also ideal for calming irritation and supporting a more sensitive skin barrier.<\/p><p>Always consult with your skin therapist or GP if you have ongoing skin conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6202613\" data-id=\"6202613\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1501cd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1501cd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-597x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57855\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-597x1024.jpg 597w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-175x300.jpg 175w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-600x1029.jpg 600w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum.jpg 693w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d89e40 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d89e40\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d41ae8a\" data-id=\"d41ae8a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f5081 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2f5081\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">how to use a vitamin c serum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be60097 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be60097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Apply to clean, dry (or slightly damp) skin after <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/all-products\/category\/face\/cleansers\/\">cleansing<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li>Use as directed. For our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/brightening-c-serum\/\">Brightening C Serum<\/a><\/span>, gently pat into skin.<\/li><li>Use in the morning to protect against environmental stressors.<\/li><li>Follow with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/all-products\/category\/face\/moisturiser\/\">moisturiser<\/a><\/span> and broad-spectrum <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product-category\/sun\/\">SPF 50+<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li>Store in a cool, dark place to prevent oxidation.<\/li><li>When first using the serum, start with 2-3 times per week to build skin&#8217;s tolerance, working up to daily use.<\/li><li>Do not layer with retinoids or AHAs in the same routine.<\/li><li>Discontinue use if persistent irritation occurs.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecd9117\" data-id=\"ecd9117\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-604c093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"604c093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-597x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-57855\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-597x1024.jpg 597w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-175x300.jpg 175w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum-600x1029.jpg 600w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-use-a-vitamin-C-serum.jpg 693w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6444ec2 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6444ec2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50822f1\" data-id=\"50822f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7238b91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7238b91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">things to consider before using vitamin c serums<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7df500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7df500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While vitamin C is generally well tolerated, some users may experience:<\/p><ul><li>Mild stinging or redness, especially if new to actives.<\/li><li>Breakouts or purging, particularly when paired with other exfoliants.<\/li><li>Increased skin sensitivity.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you have sensitive or reactive skin, consider patch testing first. Products like our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/de-stress-serum\/\">De-Stress Serum<\/a><\/span>, which contains 2% niacinamide and SymRelief\u00ae100, are also ideal for calming irritation and supporting a more sensitive skin barrier.<\/p><p>Always consult with your skin therapist or GP if you have ongoing skin conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1349251 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1349251\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5a1c48\" data-id=\"f5a1c48\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb292f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb292f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">vitamin c serum benefits faqs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc93e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fc93e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">what does vitamin C serum actually do for your skin?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6816b66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6816b66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are so many vitamin C serum advantages for your skin. It helps to brighten skin, support collagen production, protect against environmental stressors, and reduce pigmentation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e92f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54e92f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">can I use vitamin C serum every day?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab87399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab87399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. It\u2019s gentle enough for daily use. We recommend using <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/brightening-c-serum\/\">Brightening C Serum<\/a><\/span> in the morning and avoiding strong actives like retinal in the same routine. Use <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/renewal-a-serum\/\">Renewal A Serum<\/a><\/span> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/overnight-glow-treatment\/\">Overnight Glow Treatment<\/a><\/span> in the evening.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e37c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e37c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">when should I apply vitamin C serum in my routine?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a4603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37a4603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You\u2019ll experience the most benefits from vitamin C serum in the morning, after cleansing but before moisturising and applying sunscreen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1cefb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f1cefb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">what skin type is vitamin C serum suitable for?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcb396f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcb396f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vitamin C is suitable for most skin types, including dry, normal, and combination. Sensitive skin should start slowly, using the serum a few times per week initially to monitor for any reactions, before increasing to daily use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6979a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6979a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">can vitamin C serum cause breakouts or irritation?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65f767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a65f767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes, especially for those with very sensitive or acne-prone skin. Introduce gradually and monitor how your skin responds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c34b740 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c34b740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">does vitamin C serum help with acne or acne scars?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-739a337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"739a337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, it can help support healing, fade dark marks, and calm inflammation. Use alongside <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/clearing-bha-serum\/\">Clearing BHA Serum<\/a><\/span> for clearer skin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398c747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"398c747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">how long does it take to see results from a vitamin C serum?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cbbde2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cbbde2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some improvements may be noticeable within 2\u20134 weeks, with more obvious results becoming clear over 6\u201312 weeks with consistent use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-475feba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"475feba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18c5348\" data-id=\"18c5348\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79e012f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79e012f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">glow with intention, one drop at a time<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff533f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff533f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Integrating vitamin C into your skincare ritual is a simple way to support your skin\u2019s natural vitality. It\u2019s one of the many mindful choices that can help you feel more confident in your own skin. For personalised guidance, your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/locations\/\">endota skin therapist<\/a><\/span> can help you find the skincare best suited to your complexion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-549afa0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"549afa0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a8b4d5\" data-id=\"5a8b4d5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed7c53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ed7c53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">disclaimer<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8b6ef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8b6ef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This content has been informed by peer-reviewed research and reviewed for accuracy. 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Y. Z. (2017, July 1). <em>Topical Vitamin C and the skin: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.<\/em> Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(7), 14\u201317. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605218\/<\/p><p>\u00b2Al-Niaimi, F., &amp; Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017, July 1). <em>Topical Vitamin C and the skin: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.<\/em> Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(7), 14\u201317. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605218\/<\/p><p>\u00b3Al-Niaimi, F., &amp; Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017, July 1). <em>Topical Vitamin C and the skin: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.<\/em> Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(7), 14\u201317. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605218\/<\/p><p>\u2074Al-Niaimi, F., &amp; Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017, July 1). <em>Topical Vitamin C and the skin: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.<\/em> Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(7), 14\u201317. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605218\/<\/p><p>\u2075Al-Niaimi, F., &amp; Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017, July 1). <em>Topical Vitamin C and the skin: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.<\/em> Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(7), 14\u201317. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605218\/<\/p><p>\u2076Pullar, J. M., Carr, A. C., &amp; Vissers, M. C. (2017). <em>The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health.<\/em> Nutrients, 9(8), 866. Retrieved from: https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5579659\/<\/p><p>\u2077Houshmand, E. B. (2021, March). <em>Effect of glycolic acid, phytic acid, soothing complex containing emulsion on hyperpigmentation and skin luminosity: A clinical evaluation.<\/em> Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(3), 776\u2013780. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jocd.13950<\/p><p>\u2078Al-Niaimi, F., &amp; Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017, July 1). <em>Topical Vitamin C and the skin: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.<\/em> Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(7), 14\u201317. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605218\/<\/p><p>\u2079Al-Niaimi, F., &amp; Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017, July 1). <em>Topical Vitamin C and the skin: Mechanisms of action and clinical applications.<\/em> Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(7), 14\u201317. 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