With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about switching up your skincare routine to make yourself more radiant during the warmer months. Alongside transitioning from heavy creams to lighter lotions, and from rich cleansing oils to refreshing gel formulas, it's prime time to explore ways of enhancing your natural radiance and making the most of your summer skin. And where better to begin than by harnessing the potent benefits of Vitamin C with our Pure Glow range?
Why is vitamin C good for summer skin?
Vitamin C is especially beneficial for summer skin due to its antioxidant properties and other skin-enhancing effects. Here’s why it’s a great addition to your summer skincare routine:
Protects Against Sun Damage
Vitamin C helps to neutralise free radicals caused by UV exposure, reducing oxidative stress and preventing damage to skin cells. While it’s not a substitute for sunscreen, it can enhance your skin’s defence against sun damage.
Brightens the skin
Exposure to the sun can lead to hyperpigmentation and dullness. Vitamin C helps to brighten the skin and even out skin tone by inhibiting melanin production and reducing the appearance of dark spots.
Reduces Inflammation
Vitamin C has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe and calm the skin, reducing redness and irritation that might occur from sun exposure or environmental stressors.
Supports Collagen Production
Vitamin C is crucial for collagen synthesis, which helps maintain skin firmness and elasticity. This is especially important during the summer when sun exposure can accelerate collagen breakdown.
Enhances Skin Hydration
Some forms of Vitamin C, like ascorbic acid, can help to improve skin hydration by reducing transepidermal water loss, which is beneficial for maintaining skin moisture levels during hot and dry weather.
Reduces the Appearance of Sunspots
Regular use of Vitamin C can help to fade sunspots and other forms of pigmentation, resulting in a more even skin tone.
Improves Skin Texture
Vitamin C promotes cell turnover and can help to refine skin texture, making it smoother and more radiant.
Incorporating Vitamin C into your summer skincare routine can help protect your skin from environmental damage, enhance your complexion, and support overall skin health.
Dive into our 3-step guide below to incorporate this gold-standard brightening ingredient into your spring regime. 👇✨
Step 1: Cleanse
Set the stage for all the active ingredients your skin is about to receive by giving it an effective cleanse with our Pure Glow Brightening Facial Wash. Refreshing and balancing, this lightweight, gel texture features a stable Vitamin C formula that combines Niacinamide and Pink Pomelo Extract to brighten, increase cell turnover, and reduce signs of hyperpigmentation. Natural, physical exfoliants impurities are swept away without drying the complexion, leaving it feeling clarified, clearer, and comfortable.
Step 2: Hydrate
Longer days, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors, antioxidant protection is key as we enter the new season. Containing the ingredients your skin needs for a truly luminous complexion, our Pure Glow Brightening Day Cream features Vitamin C and Pink Pomelo Extract to shield skin from environmental damage whilst simultaneously providing anti-inflammatory benefits that help reduce puffiness. With its lightweight gel texture, skin feels refreshed and hydrated, ready to face the day.
Step 3: Rejuvenate
After cleansing again in the evening, complete the day with our rejuvenating vitamin C infused Night Cream which brightens whilst you sleep. This multi-tasking moisturiser is formulated with replenishing and repairing ingredients such as Pink Pomelo, Shea Butter, and Avocado Oil so you can wake up to smooth, glowing skin. Added Niacinamide reduces inflammation and tackles pigmentation for skin that is more even, while our complexion hero Vitamin C revitalises dull, tired skin.
Whether you’re gearing up for a summer holiday or simply want to embrace the season of change with a new skincare routine, be sure to follow these steps to supercharge your skin’s radiance ready for the summer months.