Fatigue, stress, smoking...when the complexion is dull and the skin lacks radiance, it is recommended to use vitamin C to reveal its natural radiance, but do you really know this active ingredient that everyone is talking about?

A natural super-active

Vitamin C is an active ingredient naturally present in food; it is found in large quantities in certain red fruits and citrus fruits. It is recommended in cases of temporary fatigue in the form of lozenges and can be combined with other active ingredients to improve their absorption.

While the health benefits of vitamin C are well-known, this active ingredient is also a valuable ally for your skin, recognized for its antioxidant properties, it helps neutralize free radicals responsible for grayish complexions and premature aging of the skin.

Vitamin C also plays a crucial role in the synthesis of collagen, an essential protein that helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness, so why not incorporate it into your beauty routine now?

Vitamin C, a photosensitizing active ingredient?

Contrary to popular belief, vitamin C is not as photosensitizing as retinol, for example. However, it can sensitize even the most fragile skin due to its keratolytic effect. So, to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays, take sunscreen with you everywhere on sunny days.

It is therefore entirely possible to use a serum or day cream enriched with vitamin C without fear of irritation or burning, even in case of sun exposure. Vitamin C will help protect your skin from free radicals caused by sun exposure without replacing sunscreen obviously! In fact, it simply helps protect the skin from external aggressions.

Our recommendation

Apply a few drops of the Healthy Glow Radiance Oil every morning to reveal your skin's natural radiance. The organic apricot oil in its formula is rich in beta-carotene and gives the complexion an immediate healthy glow.

Huile Bonne Mine Éclat
My Payot
Regular price 45,00 €
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1.500 €/L
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Vitamin C: Should I apply it in the morning or evening?

Why choose? Since this active ingredient is not photosensitizing, you can use it during the day by incorporating a serum or cream into your routine and at night to boost its antioxidant effects and help fade pigment spots.

Our recommendation

Apply the Sleeping Masque Éclat once or twice a week and leave it on overnight. Enriched with vitamin C derivative and hyaluronic acid, this night mask with an imperceptible gel texture revives skin's radiance while you sleep and reduces signs of fatigue.

Sleeping Masque Éclat
My Payot
Regular price 35,00 €
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700 €/L
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When to use vitamin C treatment?

Unlike other active ingredients that are best used as a short-term treatment, vitamin C can be used year-round or whenever you feel the need. Incorporating a vitamin C serum or booster into your routine, for example, will revive your skin's natural radiance while helping it fight environmental stress thanks to its antioxidant properties.

Our recommendation

Use the Vitamin C Radiance Serum morning and evening on clean skin and then apply the Vitamin Radiance Cream or the Vitamin Radiance Jelly, depending on your skin type and needs. Vitamin C is an active ingredient that is very well tolerated by the skin, making it an active ingredient of choice. However, sensitive skin will prefer to use moisturizers enriched with Vitamin C, which are generally less concentrated than serums.

Sérum Vitamine C Éclat
My Payot
Regular price 47,00 €
47,00 € Regular price Sale price
1.567 €/L
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