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C-vit - the science behind sesderma's best-selling range

08 September 2021




Prescribed by Doctors, recommended by Pharmacists and loved by consumers - today, we talk about Sesderma's best-selling range: C-VIT.

Its name leaves no room for doubt - in C-VIT, we take advantage of all the potential of vitamin C. This is one of the most interesting active ingredients, in terms of properties, and one of the most used in the formulation of dermocosmetics. Besides its antioxidant properties, increasingly important nowadays, vitamin C stimulates the natural synthesis of collagen in the skin and also inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, involved in the synthesis of melanin, which, when produced in excess, causes unsightly spots.


The C-VIT range is an indispensable  in all routines seeking for:

- Antioxidant protection and prevent/reduce photoaging, closely related to free radicals;
- Uniformize skin tone and attenuate spots;
- Promote the natural luminosity of the skin;
- Prevent and correct the first manifestations of skin aging.


WHAT MAKES C-VIT DIFFERENT?

One of the most difficult challenges in dermocosmetic formulation containing vitamin C is related to the limited stability of this active ingredient. In its pure form (ascorbic acid), vitamin C is not very stable and easily suffers oxidation phenomenon, losing its efficacy and properties. Air, water, heat are some of the factors that promote the oxidation of ascorbic acid.

Sesderma guarantees maximum effectiveness and stability of vitamin C because the C-VIT range is formulated with a stabilized vitamin C derivative - 3-ethyl ascorbic acid*, which keeps the main properties of ascorbic acid and is much more resistant to oxidation.


In addition, the nanotechnology - a differentiating concept at Sesderma, is also present in this range. The stabilized vitamin C derivative, is in C-VIT, in the liposomal form, that is, encapsulated in liposomes, which gives it extra protection against oxidative phenomena. The nanotechnology will also be an advantage in the penetration of the active in the skin. Liposomes have a structure analogous to the biological membranes that constitute skin cells - they both consist of phospholipids organized in a double layer. This results in a high affinity between the liposomes carrying the vitamin C and the skin cells, which enables significantly higher penetration levels compared to free vitamin C not encapsulated in liposomes. In this way, Sesderma skin care products are formulated with the concentrations strictly necessary to obtain the therapeutic effects, greatly reducing the risk of adverse reactions caused by higher concentrations of active ingredients. So, the C-VIT range is generally well tolerated by all skin types, even those prone to sensitivity.

 

To finish, we also add to stabilized and liposomed vitamin C, the Antiox Booster System, a complex formed by 3 antioxidants (Ginkgo biloba, pterostilbene and quercetin) that boost the antioxidant protection of the range. All this, combined with the wonderful sensory effect of its orange scent, makes the C-VIT range a reference in skin care, which can be maintained even in summer day routines, when the heat could be a risk to the stability of vitamin C in its pure form.

 

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF C-VIT

With references ranging from basic care to hydration and complementary care, at C-VIT you will find a perfect answer for every situation.


- Base treatment care: we talk about serum,mist and ampoules that can be used as a first step after skin cleansing. Their light and quickly absorbed textures allow very high levels of penetration in the skin for maximum benefits of the actives in depth. After applying a base treatment, you should continue the routine with the application of a hydration care (and sun protection in the case of the day routine) that can be from the C-Vit range or from another range, which ideally exerts synergistic effects for the desired objectives. 

C-Vit Liposomal Serum is perfect for daily use, especially in the morning routine when skin is most exposed to free radicals. The ampoules (C-Vit Intensive Sérum, C-Vit Advance and C-Vit Sérum) are our best allies for intensive treatments and when we are looking for flash results. The mist, is a fine diffusion mist to spray directly on the skin (at about 5-10 cm) as a base care (on clean and dry skin) or also as a "booster" of the routine throughout the day whenever desired, without the need to spread. In addition to providing vitamin C to the skin with each application, it fixes makeup, refreshes and hydrates.

- Moisturizing care: 3 textures of facial moisturizers are available in the C-Vit range to adequately meet the nutritional needs of different skin types. If you have normal to dry skin, you should choose the most nourishing version - C-Vit Facial Cream. For normal to combination skin, the most suitable texture is C-Vit Radiance Luminous Fluid, and for combination to oily skin, C-Vit Cream Gel. The 3 references present in their composition luminous pigments that, by reflecting light on the skin surface, leave an instantaneous radiance effect that increases the luminosity already obtained by the presence of vitamin C in the formulation.

There is also a CC cream version available that combines all the benefits of vitamin C with the color-unifying effect. It adapts to different skin tones and skin types. With SPF15.


Still in the field of hydration, we highlight specific care for the eye contour and for the body:

 

THE MOST AWAITED NEW FEATURE

Now available in Portugal, the Skin Roller C-Vit Radiance promises to provide all the benefits of the C-Vit range thanks to the dual absorption concept.

This is a device inspired by professional microneedling treatments composed by a head and an ampoule. The head, with 540 needles of 0.25 mm, when sliding over the surface of the skin, promotes the elimination of dead cells and increases the absorption of the active principles of the ampoule in the deeper layers of the skin. In addition, the active ingredients in the ampoule are liposomed, which, as we have seen, also favors greater penetration. Thanks to the double absorption resulting from the alliance between nanotechnology and the micro roller, it is possible to reach levels of penetration of the actives in the skin that guarantee their maximum effectiveness, for the best results.

 

Regarding the mode of application, in a first step, the head must be inserted in the ampoule. Then, press the dispenser to dispense the product and, finally, slide it over the previously clean and dry skin, always with linear and smooth movements, without pressing.



We recommend bidirectional linear movements, first horizontally and then vertically, doing 2-3 in the following areas:

1 - cheekbones;
2 - forehead;
3 - nose and chin.

The Skin Roller C-Vit Radiance can be used 2-3 times a week, making sure that after each use, the head is properly sanitized with water and a mild soap.

 

If you need help identifying the most suitable C-VIT references for your routine, please consult our Beauty Advisor Sesderma.


*With the exception ofC-Vit Serum and C-Vit Intensive Serum ampoules which are formulated with ascorbic acid.




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