Gatineau’s Vitamin C serum is the secret to radiant skin
The trend for a glowing complexion has dominated the past decade. From fresh faced to a glass like complexion, the desire for a more natural looking finish that combines skin health with luminosity is really evident. But sadly, lifestyle factors be it a hectic work schedule, busy social life, stress, and lack of sleep can all contribute to a grey and lacklustre complexion, not to mention high levels of pollution and harmful UV rays in the environment. Fresh skin should be clean, hydrated, balanced, and have youthful energy and this can be achieved with a good night’s sleep, balanced diet but most importantly with specific skincare actives – enter Vitamin C, a superstar ingredient that digs deep to set you on your quest for that ‘lit from within’ glow.
Vitamin C is one of the most researched skincare ingredients out there and has a boatload of benefits. It has been scientifically proven to improve the appearance of the skin, in a number of ways, and this is the reason Gatineau touts Vitamin C as a golden standard skincare ingredient that absolutely everyone can reap the incredible rewards from.
Think of Vitamin C as the vitamin world’s best giver that can help address countless skin concerns from uneven skin tone, sun damage, rough texture, fine lines, acne scars and general dullness but at its core Vitamin C is potent antioxidant found in wide range of plants, leafy green vegetables, and citrus fruits. In the world of skincare its power lies in its ability to neutralise unstable molecules (aka free radicals) that can damage the skin due to environmental aggressors like UV rays and pollution and aid in the skin’s natural regeneration process to help repair damaged skin cells. Vitamin C has the power to elevate skincare routines from satisfactory to sensational – it will work wonders on your skin.
Over the decades it stealthily made its way into many of our favourite formulas, and most recently into the new Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Vitamin C Serum.
In a handy pump format this featherweight glow-giving potion is powered by high-strength Vitamin C, a multi-tasking ingredient brimming with antioxidants which will definitely forecast brighter days with a high chance of youthful looking supple skin. A dream to apply, this ultra-hydrating serum has been spiced up with a hefty dose of collagen boosting Watercress Extract and plant-based Wild Sea Fennel, a natural retinol alternative loaded with radiance-boosting marine minerals which keeps skin smooth and springy and to really ramp up hydration levels it has been infused with thirst-quenching Hyaluronic Acid and conditioning Squalane. This magic formula gives you everything you need to bring dull skin back from the brink – ‘radiance’ by name ‘radiance’ by nature!
Let’s dig a little deeper into the qualities of this magic Vitamin C:
⦁Promotes collagen production – If fine lines and wrinkles are becoming bothersome, add Vitamin C to your skincare basket because it accelerates the production of collagen and elastin, the key proteins of the skin to keep it smooth and firm.
⦁Hydrating hero – If your skin is feeling a little parched, a hefty dose of Vitamin C will help to fortify the skin’s protective barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss ensuring that the skin remains hydrated and plump.
⦁Even out skin tone and boosts brightness – It blocks the enzyme responsible for pigmentation production (melanin) evening out discolouration and texture, simultaneously improving the overall radiance of the skin.
⦁Protection – As the largest organ of the body, whose role is to protect internal organs against harmful external factors, Vitamin C swoops in to help by warding off the damage from free radicals, the pesky toxins responsible for damaging cells.
⦁Anti-inflammatory – Enhances the natural healing process, making it an ideal choice for soothing and healing inflamed skin.
Two lucky GLAMOUR readers stand a chance to walk away with a Gatineau Vitamin C hamper valued at R2 740.
Each hamper includes:
- Radiance Enhancing Vitamin C Serum 30ml
- Exfoliating Glow Tonique 200ml
- Radiance Enhancing Gommage 75ml
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