DR. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 30ML

The Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is a daily facial serum designed to revitalize the skin, enhance tone, and restore natural radiance. It focuses on delivering powerful brightening and deep hydration benefits, even for sensitive skin, often through a multi-faceted “Vita Boosting Complex.”

Key Ingredients & Their Benefits:

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Water (Sea Buckthorn Water) – often 63% or 640,000 ppm: This is a core ingredient, acting as a rich natural source of Vitamin C (reportedly 3.2 times more than lemons) and numerous other vitamins, antioxidants, and beneficial compounds. It provides significant brightening effects and helps to revitalize dull and tired-looking skin. Being a natural extract, it tends to be milder than pure ascorbic acid, making the serum suitable for sensitive skin.
• Vitamin C Derivatives (e.g., 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid): The serum includes stable forms of Vitamin C. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a well-regarded, stable derivative that can brighten skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation, and offer antioxidant protection. The presence of pure Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) further enhances its brightening and collagen-boosting potential.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – often 5% or 10,000ppm: A multi-functional powerhouse that works synergistically with Vitamin C. Niacinamide helps to:
  • Reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
  • Minimize enlarged pores.
  • Regulate sebum production.
  • Strengthen the skin barrier.
  • Provide anti-inflammatory benefits, which can help calm any potential irritation.
• Tranexamic Acid: A potent ingredient recognized for its ability to target and fade various forms of hyperpigmentation, including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It works to inhibit melanin production, contributing to a more even and clear skin tone.
• 8 Types of Hyaluronic Acid: This complex includes various molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, ensuring multi-depth hydration. It draws and retains moisture at different layers of the skin, plumping it up, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and preventing dehydration without feeling sticky.
• Centella Asiatica Leaf Water (Cica): Known for its powerful soothing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. It helps to calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and support the skin’s recovery from environmental stressors.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): A skin-conditioning agent that deeply hydrates, soothes, and helps to repair the skin barrier.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E): A strong antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage and works synergistically with Vitamin C to enhance its effects.
• Allantoin: A soothing and healing ingredient that helps to calm irritation and promote cell regeneration.

Key Benefits:

• Powerful Brightening & Even Tone: Targets dullness, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone through the combined action of Sea Buckthorn, various Vitamin C forms, Niacinamide, and Tranexamic Acid.
• Deep & Multi-Layered Hydration: The blend of 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, and other humectants ensures intense, long-lasting hydration, resulting in plump and dewy skin.
• Soothing & Gentle: Despite its potent active ingredients, the formula is designed to be gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, minimizing irritation thanks to ingredients like Sea Buckthorn, Centella Asiatica, Panthenol, and Allantoin.
• Anti-Aging Support: Vitamin C helps stimulate collagen production, while antioxidants like Vitamin E and components that enhance elasticity (Hyaluronic Acid) contribute to a more youthful appearance and reduction of fine lines.
• Pore Minimization & Sebum Control: Niacinamide assists in refining pores and regulating excess oil production, leading to a smoother skin texture.

How to Use:

1. After cleansing and toning, dispense a few drops of the serum onto your palms.
2. Gently pat the serum onto your face and neck until fully absorbed.
3. For daytime use, always follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), as Vitamin C can increase sun sensitivity.
4. Can be used both in the morning and evening routines.