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Vitamin C for dry skin: how to use it and what to expect

Vitamin C for dry skin — what it is, how it works and how to add it to your routine without irritation.

2024-06-27
Articles · 2024-06-27

Vitamin C is increasingly recommended for exactly this — and for good reason.

What is Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that defends skin against free radicals and adds radiance.

How Vitamin C helps for dry skin

Dryness occurs when the skin lacks lipids, so it loses water and flakes. Vitamin C approaches the problem from a different angle: vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that defends skin against free radicals and adds radiance. As a result, used consistently, it gently improves the skin for dry skin.

How to use it

  • Cleanse with a gentle, non-stripping product.
  • Apply vitamin C to dry skin, starting 2–3 times a week.
  • Seal with a moisturiser to support the barrier.
  • Always use SPF 30+ in the morning.

Precautions

Use in the morning under SPF and store in opaque packaging — vitamin C oxidises in light. Combine humectants with occlusives to seal moisture in.

FAQ

How fast does Vitamin C work for dry skin?

First changes are usually visible after 4–8 weeks of consistent use; lasting results take 2–3 months.

Can I use Vitamin C every day?

Start 2–3 times a week and build up based on how your skin responds. Combine humectants with occlusives to seal moisture in.

Who should be more careful?

Use in the morning under SPF and store in opaque packaging — vitamin C oxidises in light. If in doubt, consult a cosmetologist or dermatologist.

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