Our skincare specialists debunk the top myths around Vitamin C, so you can be clued up on the facts.
The higher the percentage of Vitamin C the better?
A lot of people think that the higher the percentage of Vitamin C, the more effective it will be. This is not necessarily true as high concentrations can be quite potent, causing irritation, stinging and redness. We believe it is the formula and combination of ingredients that determine efficacy, not the percentage of the actives.
Vitamin C can't damage my skin?
Incorrect. If Vitamin C becomes a pro-oxidant it can damage the skin. This applies if the Vitamin C is unstable or out of date. Vitamin C which has become pro-oxidant is dangerous to the skin because oxidisation is a destructive process and can cause cellular damage.
Is Vitamin C affected by air?
Yes, Vitamin C is easily destroyed by air, heat and water. The great thing about our Super-C capsules is that they are oil-soluble, comprised of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate: a stabilised, non-acidic Vitamin C derivative. This superior form of Vitamin C is much more easily absorbed than regular Ascorbic Acid. We blend it with Vitamin E so that both ingredients work synergistically to provide enhanced results at safer, lower levels.
Pure Ascorbic Acid is best?
Almost half of Ascorbic Acid degrades on skin within 30 minutes. This is why other formulas require remarkably high percentages. After rigorous testing at our lab in Wales, we discovered that our superior Vitamin C can be stabilised at a low level that won't irritate the skin, has three times the penetration power, and produced far better long-term results than Ascorbic Acid.
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