What exactly is "morning C and evening A"?
Simply put: use VC or VC derivative products during the day to effectively do the work of anti-oxidation and UV protection, and use products containing A-alcohol (retinol) at night to achieve anti-aging, repair photoaging damage, etc. !
In fact, students who have read the Medik8 brand herbal article before should have the impression that "morning C night A" is inherited and continued from Medik8's "CSA skin care philosophy", which has been proven to be anti-aging skin care research The most simple, direct, scientific and effective way of skin care.Although the "morning C, evening A" skin care rule has many benefits, it may not be suitable for everyone's skin. Students who are new to the pit should try to choose a product concentration that their skin can withstand.You can start with low-concentration products, especially retinol. Many people need to establish a tolerance process when they first come into contact with retinol products, starting with a small amount of low frequency and gradually increasing to normal usage.
"Early C"
During the day, our skin will generate free radicals due to ultraviolet radiation, and free radicals will damage cell DNA, proteins...thereby causing damage to the skin barrier, increased melanin, photoaging and a series of problems...and VC as a whitening agent The old ingredients in the antioxidant world can resist free radicals, inhibit melanin production, reduce skin collagen, and have been proven to be effective anti-aging ingredients.
Some people may wonder: VC is afraid of being oxidized by light?In fact, more mature brands and their VC products will find ways to solve this problem, and we must do a good job of sun protection to prevent oxidation.
"Night A" is the use of retinol (retinol) at night. As a fat-soluble alcohol, it is recognized as a superstar of highly active anti-aging ingredients in the dermatology field. It can reduce damage and aging skin and promote skin Collagen synthesis, as well as repairing uneven skin tone.
It is best used at night because of its photosensitivity, which can make skin sensitive in the sun and lose its vitality in UV rays.