Description
The Medicube Deep Vita C Pad is a popular Korean skincare product designed to brighten, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin in a convenient pre-soaked pad format (typically 70 pads per jar). It’s positioned as an easy-to-use daily toner substitute for those looking to address dullness, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation.
Core Concept & Key Ingredients:
- Vitamin C Powerhouse: While some Medicube Vitamin C products feature pure L-Ascorbic Acid, the Deep Vita C Pads often utilize a stable derivative like 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid for its brightening and antioxidant properties. This form is generally less irritating and more stable than pure L-Ascorbic Acid.
- Sea Buckthorn Extract (Hippophae Rhamnoides Water): This is a prominent ingredient, sometimes noted as being present at 500,000ppm, which is naturally rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds. It contributes significantly to the pads’ brightening and skin-conditioning effects, and also gives the pads their natural yellow color.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): A multi-tasking ingredient that works to visibly reduce dark spots, improve skin barrier function, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, and even out skin tone.
- Gentle Exfoliants: The pads often incorporate gentle exfoliating acids like Gluconolactone (PHA – Polyhydroxy Acid) or Lactic Acid (AHA – Alpha Hydroxy Acid). These work to gently remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover, leading to smoother texture without over-drying or irritating the skin.
- Hydrating & Soothing Agents: Ingredients like Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, and Beta-Glucan provide essential hydration and help soothe the skin, counteracting any potential dryness from exfoliation or active ingredients.
- Dual-Textured Pads: The pads typically feature two distinct sides:
- Embossed Side: Designed for gentle physical and chemical exfoliation, helping to sweep away dead skin cells and refine skin texture.
- Smooth Side: Used to deliver hydration and absorb the remaining essence into the skin.
Key Benefits:
- Brightening & Even Skin Tone: Targets dark spots, hyperpigmentation, post-acne marks, and overall dullness, revealing a more luminous and even complexion.
- Gentle Exfoliation: Effectively removes dead skin cells and refines skin texture without harsh scrubbing, making it suitable for daily use.
- Deep Hydration: Infused with moisturizing ingredients that help the skin retain moisture, leaving it feeling soft, plump, and refreshed.
- Pore Care: Niacinamide and the exfoliating action contribute to minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores.
How to Use:
- After cleansing your face, take one pad from the container.
- First, use the embossed side to gently wipe your entire face outwards, focusing on areas with texture or dark spots. Avoid the eye and mouth area.
- Then, flip the pad over and use the smooth side to gently pat the remaining essence into your skin for better absorption and hydration.
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