Vitamin C Glow-Protect Lotion SPF30 50ml

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Dermatologists recommend a minimum of SPF 15 when working indoors and on overcast days, and SPF 30 at all other times. What else should I look for in an SPF moisturiser? Vitamin C is legendary in the world of beauty and for good reason, as a natural antioxidant, the vitamin is known to improve skin texture, hydration and elasticity. It is also one of the best anti-ageing ingredients available, promoting collagen production. Vitamin C also works to give your skin strength and prevent premature ageing. The Body Shop is a brand of naturally-inspired beauty products ranging from makeup to fragrance to hair and skin care. The Body Shop’s mission is to enrich their products, people, and the planet by working fairly with farmers and suppliers, being 100% vegetarian, and staying firmly against animal testing. One of The Body Shop’s most popular skin care lines is their collection of Vitamin C products, which is said to be the ‘ultimate antidote to tired skin’. If you’re skin could use a refresh, keep reading below to learn which Body Shop Vitamin C product is best for you! Pros: unique combination of three sources of vitamin C, Rose of Winter extract nourishes for 24-hour hydration, targets fine lines and wrinkles, improves makeup application Hydration – vitamin C is great for helping your skin retain water, with better-hydrated skin your face cream will make your skin feel plumper and smoother. But, vitamin C can also be used in a body moisturiser. Indeed, we also have a guide to the best moisturisers for dry skin at your disposal.

Ascorbic acid is the most chemically active form of vitamin C. But does that make it the best form of topical vitamin C? Not necessarily. In fact, ascorbic acid is actually the least stable form of vitamin C. This means that ascorbic acid oxidizes the easiest out of all forms of vitamin C. When vitamin C becomes oxidized it loses its potency and ultimately becomes ineffective. Things like sunlight, heat, air, water, and time can all lead to the oxidation of ascorbic acid. Additionally, ascorbic acid causes the most skin irritation out of all forms of vitamin C. This happens because ascorbic acid is an acidic molecule and can only penetrate the skin at a pH of 3.5 or less. Since the normal pH of skin is about 5.5, this low pH can be harsh on the skin. These two factors are important to keep in mind when choosing a vitamin C product from The Body Shop as their Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel and Vitamin C Skin Boost Instant Smoother both contain ascorbic acid. Overall, The Body Shop Vitamin C collection has a variety of vitamin C products all with different formulations to suit your individual needs. With the positive responses to these products, it seems to be worth a try for bright, firm skin! What Are Alternatives to The Body Shop Vitamin C? Pros: perfect for oily to combination skin, refreshing and easy to absorb texture, enhances the natural radiance of skin, fair trade ingredients

The only little problem I have with this product is that it gives me a slight burning sensation for a few seconds. The sensation chills down in just moments though! My skin is a little sensitive, so maybe, the sensation is a problem only for sensitive skins and as per the claim, I have not noticed any radiance in my skin after 15 days of using the cream, maybe I will have to wait for a few more weeks. Pros of The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30: Pros: three powerful anti-oxidants – Q10, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E – to boost skin, contains SPF15, works to reduce the appearance of fine lines in just 2 weeks as well as firming skin, works great as a makeup primer

If you’re ready to incorporate vitamin C into your skincare routine, a great vitamin C moisturiser is the best place to start. A multi-use vitamin C moisturiser will help brighten and hydrate your skin all while promoting collagen production, added to your everyday routine it’s a skincare holy grail.

Formulation insight

Apply your SPF moisturiser in the morning after cleansing and toning, and after your serum if you use one. Your SPF cream’s moisturising benefits won’t stop in the evening, but the SPF protection will be of less use, so you may prefer to use a non-SPF moisturiser at night. Autumn is actually the perfect time to get your hands on a new SPF moisturiser, because during the summer they don't provide enough protection and it's better to double up. So, a moisturiser followed by one of the best facial sunscreens. If you're on holiday or it's a particularly sunny day at home and you've decided to sunbathe, then it's time to get the best sun cream out. What these moisturisers won’t do is provide the same degree of sun protection as the best facial sunscreens, especially for longer periods of UV exposure. It's true that SPF in a moisturiser is tested the same way as SPF in sunscreen, so technically speaking, an SPF 30 moisturiser formula will offer the same level of protection as a facial sun cream with an SPF of 30. However, it all comes down to the application.

Customer review:"I bought this because it was on sale. I’d never heard of the brand. I’m 40 with combination skin. I didn’t find it greasy just beautifully hydrating and personally, I love the smell. The main reason I have to review it though is that it has worked really well on my frown lines, I’ve never been more impressed with the results of a face cream and my skin is really glowing too. I’m a vitamin C convert for sure! My skin can be quite sensitive but after two weeks of using this product, it seems to be ok. I’ve found my perfect day cream." Here’s one more reason to use sunscreen containing vitamin C: it also guards your skin against pollution. Sunscreen alone can’t stop the free radicals generated by pollutants from penetrating your skin, but vitamin C comes to the rescue by neutralizing them before damaging your cells. Our favorite vitamin C sunscreens to try This energising NIVEA Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Face Day Cream provides your skin with 24 hours of moisture for more radiant skin with a healthy, energised glow. The formula with vitamin C, vitamin E, and 100% skin-identical Q10 reduces the appearance of fine lines in just two weeks, as well as firming skin, all while reducing dullness and alleviating signs of tiredness. What's more, it contains SPF15 to combat sun damage and works amazingly as a base for makeup - that is, if you don't want to opt for a tinted moisturiser instead. For 24-hour hydration and a radiant complexion, look no further than the Ole Henriksen C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème. Ole Henriksen makes it super easy to fight dry and dull skin with its vitamin C range and we're totally obsessed with it all. This moisturiser is what dreams are made of. Adored by many, this innovative, peachy-tinted gel crème instantly illuminates and delivers an energizing burst of 24-hour hydration - making it the perfect moisturiser for dehydrated skin. It targets fine lines and wrinkles, renews youthful radiance and firms skin - but that's not all. The C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème even improves make-up application, creating a smooth, hydrated canvas for foundation. Pros: high-performance pro-collagen Vitamin C, moisture-binding Hyaluronic Acid and anti-oxidant Ferulic Acid, lovely fragranceWhat’s more, SPF moisturisers are less likely to be rub-resistant and water-resistant. For these reasons, they won’t offer the same level of protection as the best sun creams," the doctor adds. The Body Shop’s Vitamin C collection features seven products that are specifically formulated to revive dull looking skin. Each of these products contains one of the following types of vitamin C: Pros: combines a serum with a moisturiser, 20% serum enriched with Vitamin C* & Super Citrus, SPF 25 moisturiser, dermatologically tested, suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin

It's also worth noting that moisturisers containing an SPF don’t always contain protection against UVA rays, either. "As a result, they will not protect against UV ageing in the same way as a broad-spectrum sunscreen would," stresses Kluk. Want even, radiant skin that glows? This Garnier Vitamin C Serum Cream combines the benefits of both a brightening serum, with the lasting moisture of a cream, all in an SPF 25 moisturiser. The formula is concentrated with 20 per cent serum enriched with vitamin C and super citrus, in addition to being a moisturiser with SPF, to protect your skin from sun-induced dark spots. How to choose the best SPF moisturiser for you What’s the difference between SPF moisturisers and a separate facial sunscreen?

Pros: enriched with Super Citrus and brightening Vitamin C, helps to re-plump fine lines and reduce their appearance, antioxidant helps protect your skin from sun damage, dermatologically tested and is suitable for all skin types Pros: melts into skin without leaving any unwanted residue or texture, stabilised vitamin C with magnesium and Tara pod extract brightens skin, fades hyperpigmentation, neutralises airborne pollutants A good sunscreen or SPF moisturiser protects against UVB rays, the short-wave rays that cause sunburn, and UVA rays that cause tanning and premature ageing. The SPF rating refers to protection from burning UVB rays; the PA star rating tells you how much protection the product offers from ageing UVA rays. Look for a higher star rating to ensure broad-spectrum protection. There’s one more surprise – our new jar is 100% recyclable* and made with recycled glass too. What’s not to love? A facial sunscreen, on the other hand, only has one job: protect the skin on your face from the sun's rays without worrying about whether it's too moisturiser. Having said that, many sunscreen formulas now are so elegant, it's difficult to know the difference.