Botanical Vitamin C Serum is a blend of botanical oils, vitamin C, and potent plant extracts that sinks instantly into your skin, leaving it with a luminous and youthful glow. This powerhouse of an antioxidant formula protects from free radicals, promotes collagen synthesis and improves overall skin texture, tone, and elasticity. It is suitable for all skin types, and particularly sensitive skin. This is an essential oil-free formula. SUITABLE FOR: - Signs of premature aging such as fine lines. - Irregular pigmentation and dark spots. - Dull, uneven skin tone and texture. - Brightening. - Antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS: 1. Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate (ATIP) is a heat and light-stable oil-soluble vitamin C known for its superior absorption by the skin. It promotes collagen synthesis, prevents collagen breakdown, and has skin-brightening effects. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects skin cells from free radical damage and from UV radiation. - ATIP remains in the skin cells 40 times longer than ascorbic acid - 3% concentration stimulates type I, IV collagen synthesis - 3% concentration smoothed skin and reduced wrinkles in the areas of crow’s feet, nasolabial fold, and underneath eyes - Cells absorb 10 times the ATIP as they do ascorbic acid - The application of 3% ATIP suppressed hyperpigmentation after UV exposure. 2. Schisandra is an adaptogenic berry that contains a high concentration of lignans which show potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Studies show that schisandra improves skin resilience, suppleness, and tightness. Over 8 weeks of use, schisandra is clinically proven to increase: - skin resilience by 8% - elasticity by 28% - firmness by 25% 3. Astaxanthin is derived from the microalgae Haematococcus pluviali. It has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and helps to mitigate cellular damage due to UV light. It promotes collagen production and maintains smooth and youthful-looking skin.