The importance of wearing sunscreen daily—and reapplying throughout the day—is no secret. In fact, it’s one of the skin care rituals experts swear by to help keep that youthful glow. It helps prevent skin cancers, sunburns, sun poisoning and, when applied regularly, can aid in the prevention of fine lines and wrinkles. Want to know how to take your skin protection to the next level? Enter vitamin C: a powerhouse antioxidant that helps reduce hyperpigmentation and fine lines, protects against environmental aggressors, and brightens your skin for a gorgeous glow. When paired together, vitamin C and sunscreen become game changers—more effective in neutralizing free radical damage and doubling their effects. We’ve rounded up a list of our perfect vitamin C and SPF pairings to easily integrate into your routine.
Why You Should Pair Vitamin C With Sunscreen
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can enhance the efficacy of sunscreen by neutralizing free radicals before they can cause damage to the skin. Applying a vitamin C serum prior to sunscreen can help optimize your sun protection and reduce the risk of sun damage and premature aging. In fact, a study has shown that combining vitamin C with sunscreen can provide up to four times the protection against UV damage than using sunscreen alone. So, if you’re looking to boost your sun protection game, consider adding a vitamin C and sunscreen combination to your skincare routine.
Wondering how Vitamin C can work for your skin when you’re not out and about? Read our blog about the night time benefits of vitamin C here.
How to Use Vitamin C and Sunscreen Together
Using a combination of vitamin C and sunscreen in your routine will take your skincare to the next level. We recommend applying a vitamin C serum as the first product on your skin after cleansing, under your daily moisturizer, and layering SPF on top. Keep in mind that the purest form of vitamin C will be the most effective in protecting your skin, but the high level of acidity might not be the best fit for everyone’s skin- especially those with dry or sensitive skin types. Try starting slow with vitamin C to make sure your skin does not have a negative reaction to the product.