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Obagi Vitamin C: The Serum that Will Transform Your Skin

Obagi Vitamin C: The Serum that Will Transform Your Skin

There’s a reason that Vitamin C is a mega-hot skincare ingredient– it works!

Anti-aging, protecting, nourishing, and restoring naturally beautiful skin, Vitamin C does it all.

But with the plethora of Vitamin C serums on the market, all making big promises, how do you know which one to go for?

From dubious drug store concoctions to high-end, medical grade Vitamin C, there’s a couple of questions you should ask yourself before purchasing. What do I want my skin to look like tomorrow? And how do I want my skin to look and feel for the rest of my life?

One thing about anti-aging products and especially Vitamin C: if you’re old enough to read this article, you’re old enough to benefit from them. It’s never too early to prepare your skin for the future, which is exactly what Obagi products are here for.

Find out how to use Obagi Vitamin C serum, the best products for your skin, and exactly why we love Obagi Vitamin C so darn much!

Why is Obagi Vitamin C Good for your Skin?

Vitamin C is a clinically proven skin care powerhouse. Benefits of Vitamin C include:

  • Promoting collagen synthesis
  • Lightening hyperpigmentation
  • Photoprotection from UVA and UVB
  • Improvement in inflammatory dermatoses

Vitamin C helps you achieve a youthful, radiant complexion through targeted absorption and by interacting with your dermal layer on a variety of fronts.

Hyperpigmentation

Vitamin C is heaven sent for one of the more common skincare complaints: hyperpigmentation. Uneven skin tone and texture, whether genetic or due to confounding dermal factors, can make otherwise beautiful skin look aged and unhappy.

The L-ascorbic acid contained in most Vitamin C serums is shown to promote even tone and texture, for smooth, gorgeous, even skin. That’s why Vitamin C is a key ingredient for anyone who wants to reduce hyperpigmentation.

Photoprotection

Vitamin C, when properly applied and absorbed, can provide photoprotective benefits to your skin, helping to block both UVA and UVB light from damaging your skin. In some cases, Vitamin C can even reverse photodamage, by working as a photoprotective agent long enough for new skin to regenerate and replace older, damaged skin.

Neutralizes Free Radicals

UVA and UVB aren’t the only skin-damaging environmental attackers that Vitamin C can help with. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties that can neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are atoms naturally produced during cell metabolism processes, or can come to your skin from environmental factors, like UV light or tobacco smoke. They contain one or more unpaired electrons and thus are highly reactive.

Vitamin C is a vital antioxidant that helps neutralize these skin-damaging radicals, leaving you with glowing, undamaged skin.

Promotes Collagen Production

Another huge benefit of Vitamin C is that it can help with collagen production. Collagen is essential to skin’s elasticity and a supple, full feeling. You can (and should!) supplement collagen internally to ensure that your body is making enough for your hair, skin, and nails. The Seven Cells Collagen Peptides Powder uses 5 types of collagen to give a natural, effective boost to your body’s elasticity.

However, the skin on your face could use an extra collagen boost from Vitamin C, since it’s some of the most visible and sensitive skin on your body. Vitamin C works to promote collagen synthesis, helping to fill out wrinkles and give your skin its bounce back.

Prevent Premature Signs of Aging

Overall, Vitamin C is an anti-aging powerhouse, with a wide range of clinical applications. By providing your skin with protection against damage, and boosting natural processes that improve skin’s tone, texture, and elasticity, it’s attacking the signs of aging on all fronts!

Obagi Vitamin C vs Other Vitamin C

Now that you know exactly how good Vitamin C is for your skin, it’s time to figure out which Vitamin C serum is right for you.

While many lower end brands carry what they call Vitamin C serums, it’s important to check the ingredients. In order to ensure your skin is getting effective treatment, you need Vitamin C produced by trusted names in skin care. Obagi is one of those names.

One thing to look for is a Vitamin C line that you and your skin can rely on, no matter where you are in your skin care journey. The Obagi Vitamin C line offers concentrations up to 20% L-ascorbic acid in Obagi Vitamin C 20, for seriously strong results. You can start with a lower concentration and build up, or start strong and go lower for maintenance. Either way, you’ll be able to use the same Obagi Vitamin C serum, giving your skin consistent quality.

The added humectants in Obagi C serums treat your skin to a luxurious, nourished feeling, rather than a dried-out sensation that can sometimes happen with other C serums. It also absorbs up to five times more easily than other Vitamin C serums.

Finally, the reason we love Obagi C serums so much is that the entire Obagi OTC line provides doctor-developed, medical grade skin care without a doctor’s visit. If you’re serious about your skin and your skin’s future, you need to build a regime with the most seriously effective products.

Which Obagi Vitamin C Serum is Best?

Which Obagi Vitamin C serum is best for you will depend on your skin’s needs. Are you looking for serious anti-aging, preventative care, protection, or all of the above? 

Here, we’re highlighting a few common skincare concerns, along with some of our favorite Obagi Vitamin C products that can help, and explain how to use Obagi Vitamin C serum, to help you better make an informed choice.

Dry or Sensitive Skin: Obagi Professional-C® Serum 10% 

If you have dry or sensitive skin, it’s a good idea to start with a lower concentration of L-ascorbic acid, that still works as a powerful antioxidant and conveys massive anti aging benefits.

We love the Obagi Professional-C Serum 10% formulation for its effectiveness in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, photoprotection, and powerful antioxidative properties that neutralize pesky free radicals and environmental stressors.

Key benefits of Obagi Professional-C Serum 10%

  • Formulation mastery, harnessing the power of L-ascorbic acid
  • A powerful antioxidant that helps to defend skin barrier and brighten, renew, and reduce signs of previous visible skin damage
  • Improves skin by minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Instantly absorbs into the skin for lasting results*
  • Fortifies skin’s defenses against free radicals & environmental stressors

How to Use Obagi Professional-C Serum 10%

  • Apply 5-7 drops in the morning after cleansing and toning, before moisturizer
  • Follow-up with SPF before makeup application.

Obagi Professional-C® Serum 15%

If you already know how to use Obagi Vitamin C serum, and you’re ready to step up your concentration, you might consider moving on to the Obagi Professional-C Serum 15%.

The 15% concentration means an even more powerful daily antioxidant, that’s still safe enough to use daily for increased brightness of skin tone, and reducing past damage.

Key Benefits of Obagi Professional-C Serum 15%

  • Formulation mastery, harnessing the power of L-ascorbic acid
  • A powerful antioxidant that fortifies the skin barrier defenses to help brighten, renew, and reduce signs of previous visible damage
  • Improves skin by minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Instantly absorbs into the skin for lasting results*
  • Fortifies skin’s defenses against free radicals & environmental stressors

How to Use Obagi Professional-C Serum 15%

  • Apply 5-7 drops in the morning after cleansing and toning, before moisturizer
  • Follow-up with SPF before makeup application

Obagi Professional-C® Serum 20%

When your skin is acclimated to the powerful healing benefits of Vitamin C, you can bring in the big guns: Obagi Vitamin C 20%.

This serum is ultra-concentrated and ultra-effective for reducing wrinkles and signs of aging, as well as lending your skin an even tone and a glow from within.

Key Benefits of Obagi Professional-C Serum 20%

  • Formulation mastery, harnessing the power of L-ascorbic acid
  • A powerful antioxidant that fortifies the skin barrier defenses to help brighten, renew, and reduce signs of previous visible damage
  • Improves skin by minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Instantly absorbs into the skin for lasting results*
  • Fortifies skin’s defenses against free radicals & environmental stressors
  • 91% of users reported skin appeared bright and/or more hydrated**
  • Professional-C Serum 20% provides 5X better absorption levels over another leading competitor.
  • Consumers prefer Obagi Professional-C Serum 20% nearly 2 to 1 over another leading competitor.Key Benefits of Obagi Professional-C Serum 20%

How to Use Obagi Professional-C Serum 20%

  • Apply 5-7 drops in the morning after cleansing and toning, before moisturizer
  • Follow-up with SPF before makeup application.

Obagi-C® Fx C-Clarifying Serum

If you want to supercharge your Vitamin C serum with another powerhouse ingredient, look no further than the Obagi-C Fx C-Clarifying Serum. A targeted formulation of 10% L-ascorbic acid is paired with 4% Arbutin to help minimize signs of aging and boost a brighter complexion.

This is the ideal serum for someone who wants to reduce the signs of aging, and brighten dull skin.

Key Benefits of Obagi-C Fx C-Clarifying Serum

  • Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • Brighten dull complexion
  • Reduce, reverse, and protect against signs of photoaging

How to Use Obagi-C Fx C-Clarifying Serum

  • After washing face, apply 5-7 drops of serum to the entire face or as directed by a physician
  • Massage in gently

Order Obagi Skin Care Online From Seven Cells

If you’re ready to step up your skincare game, look no further than Obagi, the future-facing, medical grade skincare collection.

Seven Cells has partnered with Obagi because we believe in bringing the absolute best to our customers. It’s never too late to start revealing your naturally beautiful skin. With little control over our environment, and no control over the fact that we age every day, Obagi can help us get our skin under our control, with super-effective, premium ingredients that have been developed and tested by leading dermatologists.

Check out our entire skincare offerings here, and find the perfect product to help you shine.