Lifestyle Desk. In today’s times, pollution, stress and sunlight have the worst effects on our skin. This is why skin care is no longer limited to face cream only. Vitamin C Serum has become the most popular product to regain the lost glow of the face and remove blemishes. From Instagram to YouTube, beauty experts are calling it the ‘magic drink’.
Vitamin C not only improves the complexion, but it also helps in keeping the skin young and tight. But, are you applying it correctly? Wrong use can cause harm to your skin instead of benefit.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that acts as a protective shield for the skin.
Glowing Skin: It reduces the production of melanin, thereby lightening pigmentation and dark spots.
Anti-Aging: It increases the production of collagen, which prevents wrinkles on the face and keeps the skin tight.
Protection from pollution: It repairs the damage caused by the harmful rays of the sun and dust.
If you want to avoid chemical products in the market, you can prepare effective serum at home also:
Material: 1 teaspoon orange peel powder, 2 teaspoons fresh aloe vera gel, half teaspoon lemon juice and 5 drops rose water.
Method: Mix all this in a glass bowl until it becomes a thin liquid. Keep it in the refrigerator and use it within a week.
Often people apply the serum in the wrong order, due to which its effect is lost. The correct way is:
Cleansing: First of all, clean the face with a mild face wash and dry it.
Application: Take just 2-3 drops from the dropper. Instead of rubbing it, ‘tap’ it gently on the face and neck with your fingers.
Layering: After 2 minutes of drying the serum, apply a light moisturizer.
Pro Tip: Actually, it is best to apply it at night because the skin repairs itself at night. But if you put it on during the day, on top of that sunscreen It is mandatory to apply it, otherwise the skin may become sensitive to sunlight.
patch test: Before using it for the first time, apply it behind the ear and check whether there is any irritation.
Storage: Vitamin C oxidizes very quickly, so always keep it in a dark glass bottle in a cool and dark place.
amount: Applying more serum will not help quickly, rather it may result in rashes. Just 2-3 drops are enough.
