Brighten. Anti-Aging. Clarity. Almost Oil-Free*
Our philosophy is to support the skin barrier and not irritate skin, so we bring you an effective, high concentration of 20% Vitamin C — without the instability or irritation of Ascorbic Acid formulas.
This professional corrective water-based serum is powered by 20% SAP Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate for the benefits of Vitamin C without the acidity, instability, or sting associated with Ascorbic Acid.
It's high strength, yet gentle and effective, and better tolerated for daily use. SAP doesn't require a low acidic pH to be effective. It's more tolerable for sensitive or post-treatment skin.
This formula delivers clean professional skincare actives in a balanced system designed to support visible clarity and long-term skin vitality. Improve skin tone & texture, along with Radiance and Renewal.
Vitamin C has a wealth of benefits -- designed to brighten, target dullness, improve uneven tone, firm, and support healthy collagen. SAP Vitamin C is know for its skin-brightening, pro-collagen, and clarifying benefits. It even has antimicrobial benefits.
*It's almost oil-free -- oil is less than 2.5% of the formula. It's Non-comedogenic and absorbs easily. Orange scent.
Benefits:
- Visually brightens and address look of hyperpigmentation
- Improve skin tone and complexion for an even look over time
- Pro-Collagen & Firm: promotes natural collagen and firms look of skin
- Antioxidant protection
- Improves dullness and the appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Promotes gentle renewal and turnover without being aggressive. Vitamin A ester Retinyl Palmitate offers skin renewal without retinol downtime
- Helps clarify skin, anti-microbal properties, calming
Choosing this formula allows aestheticians, estheticians, and spa owners to:
- Offer a professional-grade Vitamin C under your own brand
- Maintain higher profit margins
- Control pricing and positioning
- Build long-term brand equity
- Instead of retailing a nationally distributed Vitamin C that can be purchased anywhere, you own the hero product.
Gentle enough for all skin types to be able to use 20% Vitamin C. It has a high percentage of Hyaluronic Acid for comfort and hydration, but may be mattifying on dry skin - making it particularly beneficial for oily and blemish prone skin.
KEY INGREDIENTS
20% Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) – supports natural collagen, brightens and firms look of skin, improves look of dull skin, and evens look of skin tone.
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Reduces the appearance of discoloration, lines and wrinkles.
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Vitamin C is a proven antioxidant that helps defend skin from environmental aggressors that cause signs of aging, such as spots and wrinkles.
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Supports natural collagen.
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Anti-microbial benefits for clearer looking skin.
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Stable and gentler form of vitamin C compared to l-ascorbic acid, less likely to cause potential irritation. Does not require a low pH to be effective.
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) - bioavailable lower molecular form of hyaluronic acid. Penetrates and is also a postbiotic, which supports the skin’s microbiome. Temporarily plumps and smoothes the appearance of fines and wrinkles.
1% Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) - Antioxidant Retinoid. Mild Vitamin A ester (Vitamin A derivative).
- Radiance and renewal without functioning as a primary retinol treatment
- It's a combination of Retinol + Palmitic Acid (emollient fatty acid), making it more stable and less irritating.
- Exfoliates and clarifies. Helps blemish prone skin.
- Renews cor smoother looking skin and to improve look of skin tone.
- Brighten appearance, reduce appearance of wrinkles over time.
- Support natural collagen.
- Good for sensitive skin. Comfortable for continual long-term use.
Green Tea – soothing calming antioxidant that helps reduce signs of aging. Helps prevent free radical damage and protect from environmental stressors.
Olea Europaea (Olive Leaf Extract) - Antioxidant that also helps soothe and protect skin's moisture barrier.
Shea Butter – soothing plumping plant lipid. Source of antioxidants Vitamin A & E.
Arginine – amino acid with antioxidant benefits and hydrating properties.
Chamomile extract – soothing.
HOW TO USE
Directions: Apply to cleansed skin. Always follow with sunscreen in AM. Do not apply to skin that is red, irritated or peeling.
Scent: light citrus scent.
Feel: Loose, light, gel texture Non greasy. Non-oily, absorbs quickly. Skin feels soft. Mattifying.
Skin types: All skin types, except very dry. Particularly good for oily or blemish prone.
Time of day: Anytime (Morning/Evening/Both). Follow with sunscreen in AM.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
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VEGAN - CRUELTY FREE - CLINICAL - CLEAN
Vegan. Cruelty Free. Clinical. Clean*
Formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates, PEGs, mineral oils, drying alcohols, formaldehyde, artificial fragrance or dyes, silicones, and more. We aim for an EWG score of 1.
