Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant widely used in skincare for its ability to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, and boost collagen production. There are several varieties on the market, and each has unique benefits and challenges—most sharing the issue of instability or a lack of potency. Highly common L-ascorbic acid, for instance, is highly reactive and prone to oxidation. When exposed to air, light, or heat, it loses electrons, diminishing its potency and efficacy in skincare products. To prevent oxidation, L-ascorbic acid is often paired with stabilizing antioxidants such as ferulic acid or vitamin E.

At LINNÉ we use whole plant extractions of several plants that are rich in vitamin C such as Kakadu plum and carrot in RENEW, pomegranate in REVIVE, and passionfruit in REPLENISH. These unadulterated sources provide us with not only vitamin-C, but a variety of other extraordinary antioxidants that not only provide the skin with unparalleled health benefits, but also prevent vitamin C from oxidizing and losing potency (a common disadvantage among isolates like L-ascorbic acid). Incorporate these products into your skincare routine to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, and boost collagen production.