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Vitamin C Gel Moisturizer

Moisturizer

Uploaded by: psophia on 02/04/2025

Ingredients overview

Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Niacinamide, Tamarind Seed Gum

INCI photo pending approval

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Antioxidant: Vitamin C

Buffering: Vitamin C

Ingredient name	what-it-does	ID-Rating
Vitamin C	antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering	superstar
Hyaluronic Acid	skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant	goodie
Ceramides	skin-identical ingredient	goodie
Niacinamide	cell-communicating ingredient, skin brightening, anti-acne, moisturizer/humectant	superstar

Vitamin C - superstar

Also-called: Vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid;Ascorbic Acid | What-it-does: antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering

Works best between a concentration of 5-20%
Boosts the skin’s own collagen production
Fades pigmentation and brown spots
If used under sunscreen it boosts its UV protection
Extremely unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air
Stable in solutions with water only if pH is less than 3.5 or in waterless formulations
Vit E + C work in synergy and provide superb photoprotection
Ferulic acid doubles the photoprotection effect of Vit C+E and helps to stabilize Vit C
Potent Vit. C serums might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin

What-it-does: skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant

It’s naturally in our skin and behaves there like a sponge
It can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water
It is a big molecule from repeated subunits (polymer) so different molecular weight versions exist (unfortunately there is no way to determine MW from INCI list only)
High-molecular-weight-HA (>500 kDa) is an excellent surface hydrator, skin protectant and can act as an osmotic pump helping water-soluble actives to penetrate deeper into the skin
Low-molecular-weight-HA (< 500 kDa) can hydrate the skin somewhat deeper though it is still a big molecule and works mainly in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin)
Low-molecular-weight-HA might also help the skin to repair itself by increasing its self-defense (~ 200kDa used in the study)
Ultra-low-molecular-weight-HA (<50kDa) is a controversial ingredient and might work as a pro-inflammatory signal molecule

What-it-does: skin-identical ingredient

This ingredient name is not according to the INCI-standard. :( What, why?!

There are several types of ceramides both in the skin and used in cosmetic products. Read more about ceramides here >>

Niacinamide - superstar

Also-called: vitamin B3, nicotinamide | What-it-does: cell-communicating ingredient, skin brightening, anti-acne, moisturizer/humectant

A multi-functional skincare superstar with several proven benefits for the skin
Great anti-aging, wrinkle smoothing ingredient used at 4-5% concentration
Fades brown spots alone or in combination with amino sugar, acetyl glucosamine
Increases ceramide synthesis that results in a stronger, healthier skin barrier and better skin hydration
Can help to improve several skin conditions including acne, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis