Vitamin C serum can be very helpful for a variety of skin care needs. This is an increasingly popular product to help brighten skin, improve the appearance of wrinkles, and help reduce signs of aging. For those with sensitive skin, it can be particularly important that this product is not left on the face for too long during each treatment.
Knowing how to use vitamin C serum is really important so that you do not harm your skin. Everyone has a different tolerance point for skin serums since they are highly concentrated, so you will need to make sure that you use care when getting started with the use of this kind of skincare product in your routine.
The timing of your application is just as important as the duration of the time that it remains on your face. You will want to be sure that you do not apply in the morning if you have sensitive skin, as this could increase your risk of sun sensitivity during the day. Make sure that you apply this kind of serum according to the instructions of your particular skin serum as well.
Most vitamin c serums are made to be applied overnight and not washed off until the morning. For those with really sensitive skin, it can be ideal for applying to your skin for about an hour or two and then proceeding with your regular nightly skincare routine. For those with less sensitive skin, wearing your serum overnight and then washing it off can be the right way to use this product.
You should also follow the instructions related to the frequency of use of this product carefully. This is not usually a product that can be used more often than once a week or so. For those with sensitive skin, this might be the best protocol, no matter what the serum product says about the frequency of application. It is always wise to start out using this kind of product on a small patch of skin to see how your skin will react to its use. Some people are far more sensitive to its effects than others, and this will give you a test patch to refer to when deciding how to use vitamin C serum for your skincare needs.
Always start out using your vitamin C serum with less frequency than stated on the packaging. If your skin is very sensitive, this might be the tolerance point for your skin’s comfort. You can try to increase your application pattern to meet the recommendations of the product’s makers, but if you do not get the best results this way, just return to the level of application frequency which makes your skin look its best.
This article was last updated on May 29, 2023 .