3.5 ml ea. (Very Concentrated Serum Ampoules) Trio Set
1 Vitamin C Serum Ampoule
1 VItamin K Serum Ampoule
1 Hyaluronic Acid Serum Ampoule
Vitamin K
Designed as an emollient fluid for sensitive, dehydrated skin, lipid-soluble phytonadione (vitamin K) is present in this preparation. Squalane (derived from Mediterranean olives), along with a host of essential oils (basil, bergamot, grapefruit, lemongrass and vanilla) composes the base of this skin-loving liquid.
(*VITAMIN K Benefits)
Greatest skin benefits: Repairs dark, under-eye circles.
Dark circles under your eyes can make you look old beyond your years. And while getting a good night's sleep is always recommended, topical Vitamin-K is a good additional defense against discoloration under the eyes.
Often used as a treatment for spider veins, topical Vitamin K enters through the pores all the way to the damaged capillary or artery and helps to clot the blood, thus stopping any seepage (often the cause of dark circles) and allowing the tissue to heal itself.
In addition to K, Vitamin-C is also known for its ability to diminish dark circles, and using a product (or products) containing both vitamins is a good bet.
Dermstore.com carries many skin-care products that contain Vitamin-K, C or both, including "Hydrating Eye Cream" by Gly Derm and the "Circle/Delete" line by Jane Iredale.
Though a balanced diet, adequate rest and nutritional supplements will greatly benefit your complexion, topical vitamins are an excellent addition to your skin-care regimen. Hopefully, this simple guide will aid you in choosing the right skin-care products for your specific concerns. However, it is always recommended to see your dermatologist when looking for answers to a problem area and to select the best products for your specific skin type.
This Vitamin C Designed as:
Three vitamin C ingredients (chitosan ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and L-ascorbic acid) offer their benefits. Other vitamins are present in the formula such as vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate) and vitamin A (retinyl pamitate). Extracts of green tea, licorice, ginseng, calendula, and arnica tone, condition, and hydrate the skin. pH: 3
(*VITAMIN C Benefits)
Greatest skin benefits: Repairs sun damage.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) has been one of skin-care's hot sellers for the past several years due to its proven effectiveness as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are a critical natural defense against "free radicals," unstable molecules that age the skin as a result of pollution, smoking and sun exposure.
Topical Vitamin C can protect the skin from UV damage caused by prolonged sun exposure by reducing the amount of free radical formation. However, while it can help safeguard against skin damage and reduce discoloration, it should be used in conjunction with, not in place of, a good sunscreen.
Yet another benefit of Vitamin C is its ability to enhance the synthesis of collagen: a critically important skin protein that strengthens structural support and resilience of the skin.
Dermstore carries many products containing topical Vitamin-C, including Murad's "Vitamin C Infusion System," and "Vitamin C Complex" by Skin Medica.
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occuring substance found in the joints as well as in some organs, and provides lubricity. It binds over 10,000 times its own weight in water, which makes it ideal for boosting and maintaining hydration in the skin. It is a suberb emollient. Ionizable. pH: 5.5
(*Hyaluronic Acid Benefits)
Hyaluronic Acid is plentiful in our bodies when we are born, but it's levels slowly recede over time. This reduction in HA levels may be a big part of the aging process which we see.
Hyaluronic Acid occurs in the deeper layers of our skin known as the dermis and it appears to help keep the skin smooth because of it's water retention qualities. Hyaluronic Acid also apparently helps to repair skin wounds and certain other problems.
In addition, it appears to help maintain collagen levels. Under normal circumstances, collagen depletion is widely considered to be a prime factor in subpar skin tone as well as elasticity of the skin, something that is often associated with the visual aging process.
