Doctor’s have recommended patients to get a daily dose of Vitamin C for years, that’s no news. But recently, the vitamin that’s so good for your body, is in so many beauty products it can leave one feeling a little dizzy. Image skincare made sure to jump right in the bandwagon and released their own Vital C skincare line formulated for sensitive, rosacea-prone, dry/dehydrated skin and environmentally damaged skin. But why Vitamin C in skincare products? and who can benefit from a skincare routine that incorporates vitamin C? And which one of Image’s Vital C line is the right product for your skin? Let me break it down for you and introduce you to this amazing line by Image Skincare.
1. Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser, $26.50
This is a creamy, super hydrating cleanser that removes makeup and other impurities. It is indicated for those with rosacea, sensitive skin, dry/dehydrated skin, or skin that is sun damaged or sunburned. It boasts the benefit of being a 3-in-1 cleanser, exfoliator, and toner, so at only $26.50 per bottle, you get the best bang for your buck. It’s key ingredients are: (1) Vitamin C, which acts as an anti-aging antioxidant; (2) Retinyl Palmitate, essentially Vitamin A, which revitalizes the skin; (3) Soapwart, an ingredient that is botanically soothing and that reduces itching; (4) Superoxide Dismutase, an enzyme that fights free radicals; and (4) Alpha Lipoic Acid, another powerhouse antioxidant. Using the Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser will give your skin a renewed, nourished and silky smooth feel. It is especially great during these cold and dry winters we experience here in beautiful Colorado.
2. Vital C Hydrating Anti-aging Serum, $52.50
This anti-aging serum is a pharmaceutical grade Vitamin C serum that immediately minimizes and soothes the visible effects of environmentally damaged skin. It cointains both Vitamins A, C, and E and other antioxidants like green tea, grape seed and algae extract to protect skin cells and tighten the skin, therefore nourishing the skin and creating healthy, youthful glowy skin. It is again recommended for those with rosacea, eczema, aging skin, dry/dehydrated skin, sun damaged skin, or acne/oil skin. It should be applied liberally both morning and evening to cleansed skin. This serum will therefore benefit your skin by rejuvenating it, minimizing and smoothing visible signs of stress and fatigue, fighting free radicals on a daily basis, combating dryness and acneic skin, all in a paraben free formula. You got to love that.
3. Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme, $56.00
This repair creme provides ultra-hydration and is recommended for the same skin type outlined above. The creme is a rich, emollient formula filled with Vitamin C and other antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin E, Grade Seed Extract, and Superoxide Dismutase. The Vitamin C in this creme accelerates collagen synthesis up to 50% better than L=ascorbic acid, and in a much gentler way. The Repair Creme then promotes healthy cell renewal, repais aging skin, and is ultra duper hydrating. It should be used once daily, in the evening. If skin is excessively dry, it may also be used again in the morning.
4. Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque, $31.00
This face masque is ideal for all skin types, including those with rosacea. It gently sloughs the build up of dead skin cells with papaya and pineapple enzymes, while injecting skin with essential antioxidant vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin E, grape see extract, and organic orange blossom extract. It will leave skin hydrated for hours after its application and is gentle enough to be used 1-3 times per week. It can further be mixed with Image’s Total Resurfacing Masque for additional exfoliation.
Like what you see? Think this skincare line would benefit your skin? Barris Laser currently carries all of these products! And if you want to try a sample, just let your esthetician know the next time you come see us, we’re more than happy to give away samples of some of the above products to our beloved clients!