A bright, even and glowy complexion is likely on everyone’s list of skin goals. But for people who are sensitive or allergic to Vitamin C, the irritation that comes with using this ingredient can stand in the way. With Aloisia Beauty, it doesn’t have to.
So what exactly does Vitamin C do for the skin, and how can those with sensitive skin achieve the same transformative results without the drawbacks? Read on to find out.
A bright, even and glowy complexion is likely on everyone’s list of skin goals. But for people who are sensitive or allergic to Vitamin C, the irritation that comes with using this ingredient can stand in the way. With Aloisia Beauty, it doesn’t have to.
So what exactly does Vitamin C do for the skin, and how can those with sensitive skin achieve the same transformative results without the drawbacks? Read on to find out.
THE SCOOP ON VITAMIN C
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is widely considered “a must” when it comes to skincare. It’s one of three basic skincare products that dermatologists recommend in any routine, with multifaceted benefits that are particularly impressive from just a single ingredient. It’s no wonder you’ve probably noticed this ingredient in countless skincare formulations, and its fan base only seems to grow.
To get technical, Vitamin C is "a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals," which supports and promotes your skin’s natural cycle of rejuvenating its cells—hence the fresh, even, glowing complexion you’ll see with consistent use. The way Vitamin C behaves in our skin cells is a similar process to how antioxidants work in the body when we eat foods that are rich with this nutrient: neutralizing free radicals and ensuring healthy, revitalized cells.
Formulas that include Vitamin C are known to improve skin tone, texture and overall brightness. Once the antioxidant is applied, the skin cells get to work producing an increased amount of supportive collagen and elastin, which leads to noticeably firmer skin. Vitamin C can also reverse existing damage such as fine lines from aging, in addition to scars that can accumulate from past acne breakouts.
Not only can Vitamin C help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but researchers say it can also deter premature aging before it begins, helping protect skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Struggle with dark spots and hyperpigmentation? This superstar ingredient combats both by inhibiting melanin production to stop discoloration at the source, if it’s used regularly.
In other words, Vitamin C is the answer to many of the most common skin concerns, which explains its high demand—and the need for a workaround for those with sensitivities or allergies.
INGREDIENT INTOLERANCE
Vitamin C is a naturally occurring antioxidant (hello, oranges and orange juice), so if you’re experiencing irritation from this ingredient, it’s most likely a skin sensitivity rather than an actual allergic reaction. That being said, though it’s very rare, it is possible for individuals to be allergic to Vitamin C.
Either way, there can be a good amount of overlap when it comes to the negative side effects. They tend to include irritation, dryness, redness, burning and undesired changes to the texture of your skin. These effects can be uncomfortable and typically appear immediately, but the flip side is that they’re easily noticeable. That means you can quickly adjust your routine to include a formula that works for you and your skin—without sacrificing your dreams of glowing, brighter skin!
If what you’re experiencing is more like acne breakouts, the culprit could be a different ingredient that has been added to the formulation, rather than the Vitamin C itself. Sticking to clean beauty brands with balanced formulas that are gentle on sensitive skin—like Aloisia Beauty!—can help prevent such breakouts.
Oftentimes, those with a Vitamin C allergy or sensitivity are discouraged by their reaction and mistakenly think there’s no option for them to reap the benefits of this star ingredient. However, dermatologists have determined alternative ingredients that can provide the same outcomes in formulas that are gentler on sensitive skin, including niacinamide, Indian ginseng, carotenoids, vinifera and alpha arbutin.
THE ULTIMATE BRIGHTENING SOLUTION FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
With this potential discomfort in mind, Aloisia Beauty has developed a highly effective serum that leads to the same visibly noticeable benefits without the Vitamin C: Our RENEW Concentrated Serum. But don’t just take it from us: According to a third-party, independent evaluation of 32 consumers, 86% reported that their skin looks plumper and brighter and 97% reported brighter more revitalized skin after just 10 days of using the Anti-Aging and Brightening Collection. The super-charged treatment achieves these impressive results thanks to Aloisia’s proprietary blend of antioxidants and other effective ingredients like:
- Sodium hyaluronate delivers intense hydration deep into the skin, providing an often-needed infusion of moisture to the cells.
- Niacinamide has brightening, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, oil-balancing, moisture-retaining properties.
- Green tea calms inflammation and reduces the production of sebum, while protecting the skin’s natural barrier.
- White mulberry root further soothes irritation and treats skin’s tone to a big boost of brightness.
- AB2 ANTI-AGING & BRIGHTENING COMPLEX™ combines patented ingredients with fermented probiotic actives such as Bifida ferment filtrate and D-phytogen, plus vitamins and nutrients.
Together, the antioxidants infused into this lightweight treatment give you the benefits you would achieve with Vitamin C—and give your skin the same bright, glowing, even-toned results but without the reactivity. So while there are other alternatives out there that can provide some of these desired benefits, RENEW Concentrated Serum is the ultimate holy grail for those who are sensitive to Vitamin C.
Now that you know there’s no need to give up on your glow if you’re prone to irritation, make sure you’re doing the most to promote a brightened complexion with our complete Aloisia Beauty Anti-Aging & Brightening System. The revolutionary skincare set includes our RENEW Concentrated Serum plus four other proprietary formulas packed with carefully sourced ingredients rooted in K-Beauty research: BALANCE Moisturizing Toner, LIGHT HYDRATION Emulsion, REVITALIZE Eye Cream and ULTRA-RICH Moisture Cream. The five products work in tandem to reduce discoloration, even tone and brighten, all with luxurious-feeling formulas that transform your daily skincare routine from practical to pleasurable.