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Top 5 Vitamin C Serums for Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that affects millions of people each year. 

 It is defined by persistent facial redness, irritation, and visible blood vessels.

Despite there being no known cure for rosacea, there are many treatments available to manage symptoms.

Vitamin C is an excellent treatment for rosacea as it contains anti-inflammatory properties that heal and soothe inflamed skin. Vitamin C also protects your skin against free radicals and sun damage that might be irritating your skin, making it a great product for the prevention of rosacea flare-ups.

 

One of the key benefits of vitamin C is its potent anti-inflammatory properties, making it an ideal candidate for treating rosacea, a condition characterized by inflamed and damaged blood vessels on the surface of the skin. Vitamin C works to stabilize and repair these fragile vessels, reducing the risk of further damage and promoting healthy skin. In addition to its protective effects against oxidative stress, vitamin C also helps to shield the skin from harmful free radicals, which can exacerbate symptoms of rosacea by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). By incorporating vitamin C into your skincare routine, you can help support the health and vitality of your skin while minimizing the appearance of redness and inflammation associated with rosacea.

PRO Tip:

It’s a good idea to start with a lower concentration of Vitamin C to avoid irritation and work your way up to a higher concentration once you know how your skin responds to the product. 

SkinCeuticals Serum 10

serum 10

- Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum
- 10% L-ascorbic acid
- Helps prevent premature signs of aging
- Suitable for sensitive skin

 

Medik8 C Tetra

medik8 tetra

- Ultra-stable, lightweight Vitamin C antioxidant serum

- Helps combat sun-induced damage to the skin

- Triggers the production of collagen and elastin, to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

- Suitable for sensitive & Rosacea skin

 

iS CLINICAL PRO-Heal

is clinical proheal

- A powerful antioxidant to reduce redness and inflammation

- A must for acne and rosacea sufferers

- Encourages skin healing while soothing and protecting delicate skin

 

DermaTx Rejuvenate AOX Serum

 

- Stable form of vitamin c

- Contains Ferulic Acid, which stabilizes vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection 

- Visibly reduces the premature signs of ageing skin

- clinically proven to soothe skin and visibly reduce redness

 

Eminence Organic Citrus & Kale Potent C + E Serum

eminence citrus and kale serum

- A potent non-irritating Vitamin C that is stabilised by botanically-derived Ferulic Acid

- Increases collagen production and reduces inflammation and redness

- Delivers antioxidants to help brighten skin, improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of free radical damage.

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Andrea Patel Dermatology Nurse Practitioner & Director Author
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