{"id":11569,"date":"2024-11-08T15:45:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T14:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phenome.eu\/uncategorized\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vitamin-c-debunking-myths-revealing-the-facts\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T13:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:07:20","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-vitamin-c-debunking-myths-revealing-the-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phenome.eu\/en\/phenomepedia-en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vitamin-c-debunking-myths-revealing-the-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C: Debunking Myths, Revealing the Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C: Debunking Myths, Revealing the Facts<\/h3>\n<p>How is this vitamin used in the cosmetics industry? How does the vitamin C used today differ from the one that was known forty years ago? <\/p>\n<h3>Watch the interview with Aldona Luterek (owner of the Phenom\u00e9 brand) and Monika Krzy\u017costan (Phenom\u00e9 technologist and head of Dr. Kozie\u2019s Laboratory)<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Video Placeholder\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XHOmBV4js_E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<h3>Vitamin C cosmetics in the past<\/h3>\n<p>Cosmetics containing vitamin C weren\u2019t invented 5 or even 10 years ago. Vitamin C was already being used in the cosmetics industry 40 years ago, but its form was quite different from what\u2019s found in creams and serums today. Our mothers and grandmothers used products containing ascorbic acid, the simplest form of vitamin C. \u201cUnfortunately, it is very unstable. It is a substance highly susceptible to oxidation, but also to degradation under the influence of light or temperature,\u201d says Monika Krzy\u017costan, head of Dr. Koziej\u2019s laboratory. This is not the only drawback associated with the vitamin C-containing cosmetics of that era. They were not only less effective but also discoloring. They turned both the skin and materials yellow, which was unfortunately due to the color of ascorbic acid. Above all, however, this form of vitamin C was unstable, and this prevented manufacturers from creating cosmetics that could actually have an anti-aging effect. \u201cIf a manufacturer declared an ascorbic acid content of 10 or 15%, because that\u2019s how much they actually added during the formulation and production stages, unfortunately, the final product likely didn\u2019t contain 10 or 15% ascorbic acid, but significantly less. The technological processes involved in the production of the cosmetic alone caused the ascorbic acid to break down, meaning it lost its properties.\u201d         <strong>So what sets today&#8217;s vitamin C cosmetics apart from those available 40 years ago?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>New forms of vitamin C<\/h3>\n<p>As early as 40 years ago, it was known that vitamin C was a valuable ingredient worth using in cosmetics. However, the technology needed to ensure the compound\u2019s stability was not yet available. Fortunately, things are completely different now. New forms of compounds, such as vitamin C esters (palmitate) or ascorbyl glucoside, ensure greater stability and, consequently, effective action. \u201cAt this point, we no longer need to use 10 or 15% vitamin C. Stability has been improved to such an extent, and these chemical forms have been developed, that even concentrations as low as 2% are sufficient for the vitamin C in the cosmetic to be effective (\u2026) and to actually have an active effect on the skin.\u201d This is exactly the case with the new Phenom\u00e9 serum from the PRO-AGE Ritual series. A 2% concentration, which would once have seemed ridiculously low and would indeed have had no effect on the skin, is now sufficient and effective      <\/p>\n<h3>What is ascorbyl glucoside?<\/h3>\n<p>The Phenom\u00e9 serum from the Pro Age line contains ascorbyl glucoside\u2014one of the new forms of vitamin C, which is highly stable. It is a substance produced biotechnologically through an enzymatic process. \u201cThe starting materials are ascorbic acid and potato starch\u2014which is rich in glucose,\u201d \u2013 says Monika Krzy\u017costan, emphasizing that it is a naturally derived substance approved by COSMOS and Ecocert. Currently, it is the only form of vitamin C of natural origin. Ascorbyl glucoside is obtained through processes compliant with green chemistry, which do not harm the natural environment because they do not generate harmful waste. Seeking out ingredients that are natural and approved by institutions such as Ecocert is one of the key elements of Phenom\u00e9\u2019s philosophy, as well as that of Monika Krzy\u017costan, who creates formulas primarily for natural products and promotes sustainable development in the cosmetics industry.     <\/p>\n<h3>How does ascorbyl glucoside work?<\/h3>\n<p>The eco-friendliness of ascorbyl glucoside is not the only advantage of this substance. It is also highly stable and has been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer, who conducted a vast amount of research to confirm its effectiveness. Studies on fibroblasts (cells isolated from the skin) and on volunteers have confirmed a range of vitamin C\u2019s properties. First and foremost, it is characterized by strong antioxidant activity and the ability to boost collagen synthesis, which slows down the skin\u2019s aging process. It also inhibits melanogenesis, or the formation of pigment in the skin. This form of vitamin C therefore has a skin-brightening effect and thus helps combat discoloration and a dull complexion. Further studies on this substance have shown that it provides protection against UV radiation. Therefore, it is recommended that ascorbyl glucoside be added to sunscreen creams or applied under sunscreen, which can provide additional protection for the skin. Vitamin C also has anti-inflammatory properties, which are linked to its antioxidant effects. \u201cIf vitamin C inhibits the production of free radicals\u2014or rather, sweeps them away from our cells\u2014then inflammatory processes do not develop [in the skin]. Free radicals are responsible, among other things, for the inflammatory process, but also for DNA mutations,\u201d emphasizes Monika Krzy\u017costan. People struggling with irritation, dilated capillaries, or erythema can count on vitamin C to soothe inflammation and calm the skin.          <\/p>\n<h3>Vitamin C for pregnant women and nursing mothers<\/h3>\n<p>Many women wonder whether it is safe to use cosmetics containing vitamin C during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. \u201cOf course it is,\u201d says Monika Krzy\u017costan. \u201cIt is a safe vitamin, and pregnant women can definitely use it.\u201d After all, vitamin C is also taken orally in the form of supplements and food products, even during pregnancy. It poses no risk to either the mother or the baby. Questions like these don\u2019t come out of nowhere, though. They are likely linked to popular myths, the most well-known of which is the one claiming that you cannot go out in the sun when using cosmetics containing vitamin C. This is, of course, untrue\u2014vitamin C in cosmetic products is actually recommended as additional protection against UV rays. However, it cannot be ruled out that the original form of the vitamin\u2014ascorbic acid, used in cosmetics 40\u201330 years ago\u2014did cause irritation when exposed to the sun. Current forms of vitamin C, including the ascorbyl glucoside used in Phenom\u00e9 cosmetics, are safe for the skin of mothers, nursing women, older and younger people who love sunbathing, and those with problematic skin. It is one of the most versatile and best-studied vitamins. You certainly shouldn\u2019t be afraid of it.        <\/p>\n<h3>Is it possible to overdose on vitamin C?<\/h3>\n<p>Used in the morning and evening, whether in creams or skincare serums, you simply can\u2019t use too much vitamin C. \u201cI would even recommend using it in the morning and evening,\u201d says Monika, \u201cOur skin needs antioxidants around the clock.\u201d It\u2019s therefore a good idea to use vitamin C-based skincare products as a staple of your routine, without worrying about overdoing it.  <\/p>\n<p>The popularity of vitamin C is well-deserved. It\u2019s an excellent active ingredient in cosmetics, one that our mothers were already familiar with. And today, it\u2019s much more effective than it was 30 years ago.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C: Debunking Myths, Revealing the Facts How is this vitamin used in the cosmetics industry? How does the vitamin C used today differ from the one that was known forty years ago? 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