The Inside Scoop on Gatineau’s New Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum
Gatineau in the last few years has developed tremendously and have kept up to date with skincare trends, skincare ingredients and understood what customers’ needs and wants are when it comes to skincare, and their new Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum is a true gem.
What does Vitamin C do?
Vitamin C is fantastic for brightening, shielding and protecting the skin, its hard to imagine but your skin is bombarded with environmental aggressions every day, and this is on top of UV exposure (which is the most damaging element for the skin). Free radicals are naked to the human eye however are the second most damaging factor for the skin and this is why antioxidants are essential in your daily skincare routine. These harmful, unstable molecules are drawn to the skin, where they can damage the skin barrier, lipids, cell walls, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Free radicals cause this destruction, and the only way to stop them is by using antioxidants, which neutralise their harmful effects. Vitamin C is one of the most effective antioxidants and plays a key role in protecting skin cells from these damaging free radicals.
Which form of Vitamin C is in the formula?
There are many forms of Vitamin C and it’s important to note finding the right one for your skin is key as Vitamin C Serums are not created equal. Gatineau’s choice of Vitamin C is Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, this is a gentle yet effective option, perfect for all skin types, including sensitive ones. This form of Vitamin C converts to Ascorbic Acid (a pure form of Vitamin C the skin can use) once applied and absorbed into the skin.
Who can use Gatineau Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum?
Thanks to the choice of Vitamin C, Gatineau Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum is suitable for all skin types including sensitive ones. Thanks to its formula, it provides hydration while absorbing quickly and effectively, making it ideal for layering and combining with the rest of your skincare routine.
I can’t use many Vitamin C’s… will I be able to use this one?
Vitamin C isn’t suitable for everyone, but it's important to know that this formula uses Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, which converts to ascorbic acid once absorbed by the skin. This conversion process makes it gentler and more tolerable than its sister, ascorbic acid. I’d recommend checking the form of Vitamin C in any serum you’ve successfully used before trying a new one.
I noticed some Vitamin C serums go brown will this one?
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is very stable compared to ascorbic acid which easily degrades when in contact with oxygen and light. Gatineau Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum shelf life once opened is 12 months which is a huge contrast to many Vitamin C serums which often state usage is 3 months once opened, so you don’t have to worry about its potency lasting. Seeing your Vitamin C going brown simply means it’s oxidised in the bottle and has no antioxidant power to give the skin.
What benefits will I see using Gatineau Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum?
Gatineau Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum will bring instant radiance and luminosity, your skin will glow after the first application. Thanks to sodium ascorbyl phosphate this is a brilliant antioxidant combatting the free radicals and preventing skin cell damage. The long-term benefit of including Vitamin C in your skincare routine is limiting the signs of photoaging (age spots, sunspots, lines and wrinkles and skin sagging). Whilst I wouldn’t hang my hat on stimulating collagen sodium ascorbyl phosphate has been shown to have the ability to stimulate the production of collagen. One of the most famous benefits of including Vitamin C in your daily skincare routine is evening skin tone, I would caveat that this is only possible if you are good with SPF.
Do I need to layer hyaluronic acid serum underneath?
This serum is also packed with Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane, two powerhouse ingredients that deeply hydrate and plump the skin. Hyaluronic Acid is known for its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, keeping your skin hydrated and supple. Squalane, a lipid that mimics our skin’s natural oils, provides long-lasting moisture without clogging pores.
Additionally, the serum includes antioxidants like Watercress Extract and Ginkgo Biloba, which protect the skin from environmental damage. The Glycolipids add an extra layer of hydration, ensuring that your skin feels soft and smooth all day long.
My final thoughts? This is a fantastic Vitamin C serum that my skin has absolutely loved. And trust me, my skin can be a bit tricky when it comes to Vitamin C products. If you’re looking for a serum that brightens, hydrates and protects without irritation, Gatineau’s Radiance-Enhancing Vitamin C Serum is worth a try.
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Fiona x
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