NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C and PHA Serum
NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C and PHA Serum
NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C and PHA Serum

NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C and PHA Serum

15ml

£62.40

This Vitamin C serum is a potent antioxidant and really easy to integrate into your daily routine. The key ingredient here is L-ascorbic acid, the purest and most studied form of Vitamin C. It has a weighty evidence base behind it for helping to mop up free radicals that accelerate aging changes, helping to support collagen synthesis as well as helping to prevent and to a degree even treat hyperpigmentation. 

Aside from the L-ascorbic acid we have a host of other active ingredients that enhance the anti-oxidant activity including gluconolactone (a PHA) which is also very gently exfoliating, green tea extract and feverfew flower extract.

Who is this for?

Perfect for:

  • Hyperpigmentation Prevention
  • Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
  • Uneven Skin Tone

Helps with:

  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)

Not great for:

  • Poorly Controlled Acne
  • Oily Skin

What makes it special?

I’m a big fan of Vitamin C as an antioxidant, particularly L-ascorbic acid for those who can tolerate it because of the strong evidence base for supporting collagen synthesis and helping to prevent hyperpigmentation.

I’ve also got a thing for PHAs, not only are they also potent anti-oxidants but they also help with gentle exfoliation in even the most sensitive skin types. Neostrata has both of these things in (well balanced) bucket loads and is formulated to perfection. The green tea and feverfew extract is a bonus.

— Dr Max Greenfield

Key ingredients

Ascorbic acid is the most studied form of Vitamin C and has strong evidence behind it for reducing the harmful activity of free radicals on the skin. These free radicals contribute to signs of skin aging including collagen and elastin breakdown, DNA damage and pigmentation.

Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that not only acts as a potent antioxidant but also helps to very gently chemically exfoliate without causing any sensitivity. Gentle exfoliation from PHAs like gluconolactone helps to support the skin barrier and keep it functioning properly, reducing the amount of water that’s lost from the skin and preventing sensitivity.

Green Tea Extract is an exceptionally potent antioxidant which helps to mop up skin damaging free radials. The beauty of green tea polyphenols is that they cause little to no sensitivity making them ideal for those with sensitive skin or inflammatory skin conditions like acne and rosacea.

Feverfew Extract doesn’t have as much evidence behind it as vitamin C or green tea polyphenols but is known to be highly antioxidant and small studies have shown reduction in redness and skin sensitivity making it the perfect support to Vitamin C and other antioxidants.

Propanediol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbic Acid, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

How to use

Cleanse your face and pat dry

Tone - optional step if you want to introduce additional actives into your routine

Vitamin C Serum - NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C and PHA Serum

Targeted active ingredients if this is part of your routine

Moisturise - only if you feel you need some extra hydration

Sun protection - SPF whatever the weather

Makeup (optional)

Application Instructions

As it’s such a thin product it should be applied early in your routine and can be used both morning and evening. After cleansing (and toning if this is in your routine) use the pipette and pop 5-6 drops in the palm of your hand. Using a finger on the other hand gently massage the product into your face and neck - you’ll need a couple more drops if you want to treat your chest. Allow to dry for a couple of minutes before applying any other products over the top.

You shouldn’t be getting any irritation with this product but worth starting with once daily use for the first two weeks before building up to twice daily. 

A big no-no for this product (or any others that have a pipette) is to not let the pipette touch your skin, be it your hand or your face - although the products are well preserved we don’t want any bacteria growing in it.

L-ascorbic acid isn’t the most stable molecule and it’s really important that you keep it in a cool and dark place.

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