Vitamin C is one of the best-known antioxidants in modern skin care. The active ingredient is used in particular when the care routine is aimed at a more even, radiant and smooth-looking skin as well as visible signs of skin aging. But not all vitamin C is the same.

Concentration, vitamin C form and, above all, the formulation can determine how a serum is constructed and how it should be used.

What does vitamin C do on the skin?

Vitamin C is used in skin care particularly because of its antioxidant properties. It is one of the more useful skincare ingredients, especially in a properly formulated serum. Its main benefits are:

• Brightens the skin: Can reduce dullness and give the skin a more even, radiant appearance.
• Helps with dark spots: Regular use can gradually fade hyperpigmentation and post-acne marks by reducing melanin production.
• Supports collagen: Vitamin C is needed for collagen synthesis, so it can help improve the appearance of fine lines and maintain skin firmness over time.
• Antioxidant protection: It helps neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and pollution. It doesn't replace sunscreen, though.
• Can reduce signs of inflammation: It may help calm some redness and irritation, depending on the formulation and your skin.

With the DS V-LINE Vitamin C Serum you have a clear difference to many classic vitamin C serums: 10% ascorbic acid (L-ascorbic acid), anhydrous formulation and only two INCI main ingredients: propanediol and ascorbic acid. The official product information lists four essential areas:

•⁠ ⁠Protect the skin from free radicals
•⁠ ⁠Support collagen synthesis
•⁠ ⁠Improving the appearance and clarity of the skin
•⁠ ⁠Reducing the appearance of wrinkles, pigment spots and discoloration

What does L-ascorbic acid mean?

Ascorbic acid, also L-ascorbic acid, is a form of vitamin C that is used in cosmetic formulations. When it comes to vitamin C products, you should therefore not only pay attention to the fact that it says “Vitamin C” on the packaging.

Why is vitamin C an antioxidant?

Our skin is exposed to various external influences every day. Antioxidants therefore play an important role in modern skin care routines.

The product information of our DS V-LINE Vitamin C Serum specifically describes vitamin C as an antioxidant and cites protection against free radicals as one of the benefits of the formulation. 

That's why vitamin C is particularly interesting as part of a well-thought-out daily skincare routine.

Vitamin C in the morning or evening?

According to our product information, it can be applied to the cleansed face in the morning and evening. 

After application, the serum should first be absorbed. Moisturizing can then follow.

How many drops of Vitamin C Serum should you use?

Especially with concentrated serums, more product does not automatically mean more effect. The no. According to the product information, 47 has a dense and very rich consistency due to its water-free formulation.

Therefore, a maximum of: 2-3 drops per application.

The right vitamin C routine in the morning is important. A simple routine can be set up like this:

1.⁠ ⁠Cleaning
Gently cleanse the skin.

2.⁠ ⁠Vitamin C serum
2-3 drops No. Apply 47 to cleansed face.

3.⁠ ⁠Let it absorb

4.⁠ ⁠Moisturizing
Use care tailored to your individual skin type.

5.⁠ ⁠Sun protection
Finish your morning skincare routine with suitable sun protection.

Why Vitamin C is so important for skincare?

Vitamin C is important in skincare because it provides multiple benefits at once: it helps brighten the complexion, supports collagen production and protects the skin from oxidative stress.

But one thing is important to know: Vitamin C works especially well alongside sunscreen. It provides antioxidant support, but it does not replace SPF. Using both can provide more comprehensive protection against environmental damage.

Which Vitamin C Serum is the right one for you?