PRODUCT DETAILS
The 12% Pure Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Acid Serum is a non-greasy, quickly absorbing formula that helps visibly correct the 3 key signs of early aging — tone, pores, and lines.
What Makes Our 12% Pure Vitamin C Serum So Special?
Our most potent vitamin C serum is formulated with L-Ascorbic acid, the purest form of vitamin C. Also enriched with vitamin E and salicylic acid it has a 12 percent concentration of pure vitamin C and a formula that:
- Instantly increases radiance
- Helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines
- Helps brighten and refine the skin
- Visibly evens tone for a younger looking complexion
- Dermatologist tested and validated
In 8 weeks skin looks 70% brighter, feels 83% smoother and pores are 59% less visible. Clinical results are validated with dermatologists.
WHO SHOULD USE
WHEN TO USE
INGREDIENTS
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is naturally present in a large number of fruits or vegetables. In fruits (oranges, kiwis, etc.), it is a powerful antioxidant which plays an essential protective role for vital functions. A gold standard anti-aging molecule for dermatologists, vitamin C plays an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role. It regulates pigmentation, protects the collagen network structure, and supports synthesis of epidermal lipids to restore the skin barrier. Vitamin C is therefore an ally for tired skin as it brightens and smooths dull skin.
Vitamin E represents two classes of molecules — tocopherols and tocotrienols. As the most-abundant lipid-soluble antioxidant in the body, vitamin E serves to prevent the production of cell-damaging free radicals. Sun exposure causes the skin to form harmful free radicals, which prematurely ages the skin. Topical application of vitamin E is known to boost the skin protection against free radicals generated after exposure to UV.
Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid that occurs naturally in many plants. The most renowned use of salicylic acid is to treat acne and treatments with salicylic acid have proven to reduce both the severity, as well as the number of acne lesions. In addition to decreasing blemishes, salicylic acid is also known to possess exfoliation properties, which may further increase skin smoothness. Coupled with its exfoliating component, salicylic acid is able to exterminate surface bacteria and reduce future breakouts. Furthermore, salicylic acid can also be used to treat signs of uneven skin tone and photoaging.
Other Ingredients:
Aqua / Water / Eau Ascorbic Acid Dimethicone Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Potassium Hydroxide Polysilicone-11 Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Adenosine Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopherol Silica Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Butylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol C13-14 Isoparaffin Hydroxyethylcellulose Laureth-7 Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Poloxamer 338 Polyacrylamide Sorbitan Laurate Xanthan Gum Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Salicylic Acid Parfum / Fragrance
DERM VALIDATION
ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT
L'Oréal Paris is committed to continually improving the impact of its products throughout the product lifecycle, including the production and anticipated usage. This tool is designed to help assess the relative environmental & social impact of US L'Oréal Paris Products compared to other L’Oreal Groupe products in the same category around the world in 2020.
The calculation method was developed with the help of independent scientific experts and Bureau Veritas Certification, an independent auditor. The score takes into account 14 environmental impact factors all along the product's life cycle.
Learn more about the methodology, here
Overall environmental impact
Compared to other similar L'Oréal Groupe products sold worldwide in 2020Carbon Footprint
13g1 per average amount used
203g per 10mL
Water Footprint
0.62 per average amount used
8.6 per 10mL
Manufacturing conditions
Made in a | |
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100% | |
Renewable Energy: | >99% |
Packaging facts
% of cardboard/paper certified FSC™ or PEFC: | 100% |
% of recycled material including colorant3 : | 39% |
Refillable or rechargeable: | No |
Social impact of the product
The ingredients and components of this product are sourced from suppliers committed to respect the .
1 or more suppliers used in the making of this product are part of the .
1 Grams of CO2 equivalent ("face care" category average = 9.6g)
2 Water index including water quality + water scarcity (m3) - "face care" category average = 1.9
3 Excluding pumps and/or caps
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