Claire-ity Skincare Vitamin C Serum

Claire-ity serum contains Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) which is a derivative of Vitamin C. There is not sufficient scientifical evidence in respected peer review journals to prove that this form of Vitamin C produces anti-aging results.

For example, one study stated that "It should also be mentioned that there is an increasing number of ascorbic acid-based topical cosmetics available on the market, and it seems that not all preparations of topical ascorbic acid are effective. Many of these products use derivatives, esters, and analogs of ascorbic acid that do not penetrate the skin, do not chemically convert to L-ascorbic acid (the only form that can be used by the body), and/or are not delivered in adequate concentration. These ascorbic acid substitutes include ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbic acid sulfate, ascorbyl stearate, ascorbyl dipalmitate, and ascorbic acid magnesium phosphate, which are easily stabilized but must be converted to L-ascorbate to be effectively useful. There is no direct evidence that ascorbic acid derivatives enter the skin in appreciable amounts, and it seems that their conversion to L-ascorbate is largely inefficient, thus precluding effective concentration delivery. [9]

Another scientific study also reinforced that "Formulations containing derivatives of ascorbic acid have been found to be more stable, but they DO NOT produce the same effect as that of the parent compound." [8]

Because Vitamin C is not stable, as it degrades when it comes into contact with light or air, there is a huge question as to whether it will really produce anti-aging benefits for your skin. Note that products may sit in hot warehouses, go through extensive shipping and have the potential to degrade due to heat. Derivatives have been theorized to have more stability than ascorbic acid, yet this is not certain and some tests show that many derivatives are not stable. However, note that the hyaluronic acid in this serum may provide a nice benefit to the skin in terms of hydration. Hyaluronic acid has proven moisturizing properties that are beneficial for the skin [4].(D-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) helps improve firmness and skin tone, thereby targeting the signs of premature aging [1]. H Aloe barbadensis boosts the body's natural wound-healing processes [6,7].

If this form of Vitamin C derivative in this serum does effectively convert into ascorbic acid and work, and it remains stable -- then we may consider looking at the results that have been shown for ascorbic acid.Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant with UV photoprotective properties [1, 2], and also promotes skin regeneration after damage (3). Hyaluronic Acid promotes water retention that helps hydrate the skin [4]. Green tea contains the antioxidant epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) that fights UV-induced DNA damage in order to protect against skin damage [5]. Vitamin E helps reduce skin roughness, wrinkle depth, the length of facial lines, and hyperpigmentation. Vitamin E oil helps create a protective barrier on the surface of the skin [5,6].

All Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, DMAE, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel, Oleth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, EDTA, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Citric Acid, Organic Camelia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Organic Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)