FAQ: Vitamin C+ Serum with Peptides

Your Guide to a Brighter, Firmer Complexion

The Formula & Benefits

1. What are the benefits of using a Vitamin C serum?
A high-quality Vitamin C serum, like ours, is a cornerstone of any effective skincare routine. Key benefits include:

  • Brightening: Visibly reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation for a more even skin tone.

  • Antioxidant Protection: Neutralizes free radicals from UV and pollution, preventing premature aging.

  • Boosts Collagen: Promotes firmer, more supple skin.

  • Reduces Inflammation: Calms redness and can improve skin's resilience.

2. Why is Ascorbic Acid the best form of Vitamin C for skin?
Ascorbic Acid (or L-Ascorbic Acid) is the most researched and bioavailable form of Vitamin C. This means your skin can use it directly to deliver the powerful brightening and anti-aging results it's famous for. Our formula stabilizes pure Ascorbic Acid to ensure maximum potency and effectiveness.

3. What does Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) do in a serum?
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a renowned peptide often referred to as "Botox-in-a-bottle." It works by helping to relax facial expression muscles, which can smooth the appearance of dynamic wrinkles (like forehead and crow's feet lines). Paired with Vitamin C, it offers a powerful one-two punch against aging.

4. How do Licorice Root and Asafoetida extracts help with brightening?
We use potent botanicals to enhance brightening naturally:

  • Licorice Root Extract: A well-known skin brightener that gently inhibits melanin production.

  • Asafoetida Extract: A innovative, natural alternative to harsh brightening agents. It's a potent source of compounds that target pigmentation at its source, working synergistically with Ascorbic Acid for superior results.

Safety, Purity & Clean Beauty

5. Is this a clean beauty Vitamin C serum?
Yes, we define "clean" by the highest standards of safety, transparency, and verification. Our serum is:

  • Formulated without a long list of questionable ingredients.

  • Certified PFAS-Free through our proprietary testing protocol.

  • Designed by a team of scientists and clean beauty experts to be both effective and safe for your skin and the environment.

6. How is this serum preserved and is it safe?
Safety is non-negotiable. We use a robust preservation system including Potassium Sorbate and Caprylyl Glycol—both chosen for their excellent safety profile and efficacy at preventing microbial growth. This ensures your product remains pure and safe from the first use to the last.

7. Is this serum non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)?
The formula is made with lightweight ingredients like Propanediol and Glycerin, and is designed to be non-comedogenic. However, as with any product, we recommend patch testing if you are prone to congestion.

Usage & Routine

8. How do I use this Vitamin C serum in my routine?

  • When: Apply daily, ideally in the morning to leverage its antioxidant protection.

  • Order: After cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer and sunscreen.

  • Pro Tip: For a powerful anti-aging duo, use this serum in the AM and a retinol product at night.

9. Can I use this with niacinamide or retinol?
Absolutely. This serum pairs beautifully with:

  • Niacinamide: Use together in the same routine for a powerful brightening and barrier-strengthening effect.

  • Retinol: Use this Vitamin C serum in the morning and your retinol at night to avoid potential irritation and maximize benefits.

10. Is this Vitamin C serum suitable for sensitive skin?
We've included calming agents like Green Tea Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate to enhance tolerability. However, because it contains pure Ascorbic Acid, we always recommend a patch test for those with known sensitivities.

Our PFAS-Tested Certification

11. What does "PFAS-Tested  Certified" mean for a skincare product?
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are "forever chemicals" linked to health concerns. Our "PFAS-Free Certification" means this serum and every ingredient inside it has been rigorously tested by a third-party lab using mass spectrometry to verify it is free from this harmful class of chemicals. This is a core part of our mission to bring verifiable transparency to clean beauty.