Vitamin C skin care?

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, vitamin C is crucial to the production of collagen, a valuable protein used all throughout the body, including the skin.

 

Now available at Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa:

"Vitamin C HQ" : a serum containing stabilized form of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Hydroquinone 4%. 

 

 

Collagen helps the skin maintain its elasticity, appearing firm and tight. As we age, collagen production slows and the skin becomes less elastic, creating wrinkles and sagging skin, but vitamin C supplementation can help guard against that. The vitamin can also help expedite the healing of wounds and injuries.

The forms of Vitamin C that are used in skin care are:

•  ascorbic acid, 
• L-ascorbic acid, 
• tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, 
• ascorbyl palmitate, 
• ascorbyl phosphate,
• ascorbyl glucoside, 
• retinyl ascorbate,
•  ascorbyl stearate, 
•  sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. 

Ascorbic Acid is the entire Vitamin C molecule, the others are derivatives. Vitamin C Skin Care products should be a strength of 0.3 to 10% for optimal effectiveness.

How it gain its skincare fame…

Almost 20 years ago, a Duke University scholar published a ground-breaking paper that showed how a form of vitamin C called L-ascorbic acid reduced UVB damage when applied to the backs of hairless pigs. This evidence suggested that photodamage or “sun spots” could be repaired with topical use of vitamin C—and that was big news for anyone concerned with signs of aging! That original paper preceded an impressive and conclusive body of research that has since proven the benefits, stability issues, and usage requirements for vitamin C.

Why the consumer confusion…

 

As widely used as vitamin C is in cosmetics now, it can get confusing because there are many forms, each with its own name formulated in varying amounts. Here’s what you need to know:

• The forms of vitamin C that are proven most stable and effective are: ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinyl ascorbate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate.
• A proven range for vitamin C efficacy is between 0.3% and 10% with higher efficacy in Medical grade serums that contain mixture of Vit C, Vit E and Retinoic Acids.
• All antioxidants, including vitamin C, are vulnerable to deterioration in the presence of air and light.
  

So what can vitamin C really do?

 

Here’s what a well-formulated product with vitamin C can do for your skin:

• Protect skin cells and skin’s support structure from UV-related damage
• Improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin
• Strengthen skin’s barrier response
• Reduce inflammation
• Promote collagen production
• Enhance effectiveness of peels and microdermabrasion
• Lessen hyperpigmentation (at levels of 10%)
• Boost the efficacy of sunscreen actives

Now You C It! 

 

From its humble beginnings to the countless studies and research that followed, vitamin C has definitely been shown to be a powerful antioxidant. “A significant body of scientific research supports the use of skin care products containing vitamin C. Cutaneous benefits include promoting collagen synthesis, photo-protection from ultraviolet A and B, lightening hyperpigmentation, and improvement of a variety of inflammatory dermatoses.” With the added bonus of carrying a low risk of sensitization, vitamin C is a proven, beneficial addition to your skin care regimen by improving skin texture, tone, lines and wrinkles.

 


Orchid  Aesthetics Anti-aging program is not limited to cosmetic procedures and injectables.
With Dr. Kerns skin care line a medical grade, prescription strength formulation, you can rest assured all your skin care needs are fulfilled.

Understanding the importance of Vitamin C formulations , Dr. Kerns skin care line is launching  New Vitamin C based products:

•  Vitamin C HQ : a serum containing stabilized form of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Ferulic acid and Hydroquinone 4%. A This potent serum nourishes, protects and hydrates the skin. Vitamin C and E are major antioxidants in the fight against aging.They protect the cells from free radical damage and have collagen stimulating properties. Japanese green tea extract will help diminish redness associated with aging skin. By stimulating collagen the skin is firmer, tighter and younger looking.

•  Night cream Enhancer specifically formulated to penetrate deep into the dermis, contains 4% Hydroquinone, Vitamin C & E and lactic acid that gently exfoliates to lighten pigmented areas and correct uneven skin tone.