{"title":"Vitamin C — How It Works \u0026 How to Use It","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is the only antioxidant most people need, and it works on a kind of sun damage that sunscreen doesn't stop. That's what makes it a morning product rather than an alternative to SPF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Vitamin C Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things, and they're easy to conflate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt neutralises free radicals.\u003c\/strong\u003e UV and pollution generate unstable molecules that damage collagen and trigger pigment production. Sunscreen filters UV before it reaches the skin, but nothing blocks 100% — vitamin C mops up the damage from what gets through. That's why the two work as a pair rather than as alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt interrupts melanin production.\u003c\/strong\u003e Less pigment made means dark spots fade and new ones form more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also supports collagen synthesis, which is a slower, longer-term benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConcentration Matters Less Than People Think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C serums commonly run from 5% to 20%. Higher concentrations act faster on stubborn pigmentation — but they also sting more, and a serum that stings gets used twice a week instead of daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness matters more.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C oxidises on exposure to light and air, losing potency as it degrades. A fresh 5% serum outperforms a 20% one that's been open six months and turned orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your serum has darkened to deep orange or brown, it has oxidised and should be replaced regardless of what the label says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProducts With Vitamin C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/radiating-vitamin-c-serum\"\u003eRadiating Vitamin C Serum — 5%\u003c\/a\u003e · 30ml · Rs. 1,720\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gentle concentration for daily morning use, including on skin that finds stronger vitamin C irritating. Used once daily, a bottle lasts around two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e dullness, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, sensitive skin, first-time vitamin C users\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E — which stabilises vitamin C and works alongside it — is also in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skin-brightening-cleanser-237ml\"\u003eSkin Brightening Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply Vitamin C Serum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree to four drops on clean, dry skin\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning. Dry matters — damp skin can increase stinging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress it in rather than rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute, then \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moisturizers\"\u003emoisturizer\u003c\/a\u003e, then \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sun-screens\"\u003eSPF\u003c\/a\u003e as the final step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the bottle closed and out of direct sunlight. This matters more with vitamin C than with any other serum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e morning, not night. Its antioxidant protection is most useful during daylight hours when UV and pollution exposure happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Pair It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVerdict\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C + SPF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — the intended combination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C + \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hyaluronic-acid\"\u003ehyaluronic acid\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — layer freely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C + \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine for most — separate if reactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C + \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/retinol\"\u003eretinol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate — C in the morning, retinol at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C + \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glycolic-acid\"\u003eglycolic acid\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate — C in the morning, acid at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the vitamin C serum price in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRs. 1,720 for 30ml at 5%. Used once daily in the morning, that's roughly two months of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best vitamin C serum in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne you'll use every morning and that hasn't oxidised on the shelf. Packaging and turnover matter as much as concentration — a fresh serum at a moderate percentage beats an old premium one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I apply vitamin C serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree to four drops on clean, dry skin in the morning, before moisturizer. Press in, wait a minute, then moisturize and apply SPF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs vitamin C serum good for dark spots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it slows melanin production, so spots fade and new ones form more slowly. It works better on preventing new pigment than clearing existing marks; pairing it with an exfoliating acid at night covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning or night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorning. The antioxidant benefit is wasted overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace sunscreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and this is a common misunderstanding. Vitamin C doesn't filter UV or raise your SPF. It handles the free radical damage sunscreen doesn't stop — the two do different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 5% enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor brightening and antioxidant protection, yes, particularly on sensitive skin. Higher concentrations act faster on stubborn pigmentation but sting more and are abandoned more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy has my serum turned orange?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOxidation. Vitamin C darkens as it degrades, and once deep orange or brown it's doing little. Keeping it closed and out of light slows this considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with niacinamide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for most people. The old advice that they cancel out has largely been set aside. Separate them morning and evening if your skin is reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"radiating-vitamin-c-serum","title":"Radiating Vitamin C Serum | 5% Brightening Serum 30ML","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 5% Vitamin C Serum for Brightening and Daytime Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C does two things at once. It's an antioxidant, neutralising the free radicals that UV and pollution generate — damage sunscreen doesn't block. And it interrupts melanin production, which is how it fades dark spots over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated at \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gentle, well-tolerated concentration for daily use. 30ml for Rs. 1,720.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 5% Means for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C serums commonly range from 5% to 20%. At 5%, this sits at the gentler end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat that gives you:\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortable daily use with far less stinging, and suitability for sensitive skin or anyone who has found stronger vitamin C irritating. It also means you can pair it with other actives more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it costs you:\u003c\/strong\u003e pace. Higher concentrations produce faster results on stubborn pigmentation. Expect gradual brightening over two to three months rather than dramatic change in six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing: vitamin C concentration matters less than freshness and consistency. A 5% serum used every morning outperforms a 20% one that oxidised in the bottle or gets used twice a week because it stings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant defence\u003c\/strong\u003e against UV and pollution damage — the part of sun damage sunscreen doesn't cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFades dark spots\u003c\/strong\u003e by interrupting melanin production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, which firms skin over months of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightens\u003c\/strong\u003e a dull, tired-looking complexion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e dullness, dark spots, sensitive skin, first-time vitamin C users · morning use · 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVitamin C and Sunscreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese work as a pair, but not the way it's often described. Vitamin C doesn't increase your SPF number or make sunscreen stronger. It handles a different kind of damage — sunscreen filters UV before it reaches the skin, while vitamin C neutralises the free radicals produced by whatever gets through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sun-screens\"\u003edaily SPF\u003c\/a\u003e isn't optional alongside it. Without sun protection, UV deepens pigmentation faster than any brightening active can fade it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply Vitamin C Serum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree to four drops\u003c\/strong\u003e on clean, dry skin in the morning — dry matters, as damp skin can increase stinging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress it in rather than rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute, then apply \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moisturizers\"\u003emoisturizer\u003c\/a\u003e and finish with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sun-screens\"\u003eSPF 50 or SPF 70\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage matters more than with most serums.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C oxidises on exposure to light and air. Keep the bottle closed and out of direct sunlight. If it turns deep orange or brown, it has oxidised and should be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt 5%, most people can use it daily from the start without a tingle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrightness and glow usually show within four to six weeks. Dark spots take longer — two to three months of daily use with consistent sunscreen. Collagen benefits accumulate over months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete the Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning: cleanse → vitamin C → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moisturizers\"\u003emoisturizer\u003c\/a\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sun-screens\"\u003eSPF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pigmentation, pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution-250ml\"\u003eGlycolic Acid 7% Toner\u003c\/a\u003e in the evening — the toner removes pigmented surface cells while vitamin C slows new pigment forming. If your skin still finds vitamin C irritating, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-charged-10-niacinamide-serum\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e addresses similar concerns more gently again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/serums\"\u003eserum range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the vitamin C serum price in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRs. 1,720 for 30ml at 5%. Used once daily in the morning, a bottle lasts roughly two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 5% vitamin C enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for brightening and antioxidant protection, particularly if your skin is sensitive or you're new to vitamin C. Higher concentrations act faster on stubborn pigmentation, but they sting more and are abandoned more often. A serum you use daily beats a stronger one you don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best vitamin C serum in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne you'll use every morning and that hasn't oxidised on the shelf. Vitamin C degrades with light and air, so packaging and turnover matter as much as concentration — a fresh 5% serum outperforms an old 20% one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I apply vitamin C serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree to four drops on clean, dry skin in the morning, before moisturizer. Press in rather than rub, wait a minute, then moisturize and apply SPF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning or night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorning. Its antioxidant protection is most useful during daylight hours, when UV and pollution exposure happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich serum is best for pigmentation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin C in the morning, and it works better paired with an exfoliating acid at night than used alone. Daily sunscreen is non-negotiable either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with niacinamide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for most people, and at 5% conflicts are even less likely. If your skin is reactive, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-charged-10-niacinamide-serum\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e in the evening instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with retinol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at the same time. Vitamin C in the morning, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skin-renewing-retinol-serum\"\u003eretinol\u003c\/a\u003e at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy has my serum changed colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOxidation. Vitamin C darkens as it degrades, and once it turns deep orange or brown it's no longer doing much. Keeping it closed and out of light slows this considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dermasation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46632406057200,"sku":"","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7393\/4064\/files\/Vitamin_C_Serum.jpg?v=1786804160"}],"url":"https:\/\/dermasation.com\/collections\/vitamin-c.oembed","provider":"Dermasation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}