Vitamin C

  • Vitamin C 2% Gel CleanserVitamin C 2% Gel Cleanser
    Vitamin C 2% Gel Cleanser
    Dullness, Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
    Rs.1,290
    Rs.1,290
  • 10% Vitamin C Serum10% Vitamin C Serum
    10% Vitamin C Serum
    Dullness, Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
    Rs.1,650
    Rs.1,650
  • Vitamin C Skin Brightening DuoVitamin C Skin Brightening Duo
    Vitamin C Skin Brightening Duo
    Dullness, Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
    Rs.2,260
    Rs.2,510
    Rs.2,260
  • Vitamin C Skin Brightening KitVitamin C Skin Brightening Kit
    Vitamin C Skin Brightening Kit
    Dullness, Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
    Rs.3,480
    Rs.3,950
    Rs.3,480
  • 10% Vitamin C Face Cream10% Vitamin C Face Cream
    10% Vitamin C Face Cream
    Dullness, Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
    Rs.1,290
    Rs.1,290
  • Vitamin C 2% Face WashVitamin C 2% Face Wash
    Vitamin C 2% Face Wash
    Dullness, Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
    Rs.1,190
    Rs.1,190
  • SPF 50 Sunscreen PA+++ ComboSPF 50 Sunscreen PA+++ Combo
    SPF 50 Sunscreen PA+++ Combo
    Sun protection, UV exposure / damage
    Rs.2,120
    Rs.2,360
    Rs.2,120

Vitamin C is the most researched antioxidant in skincare, and the ingredient most associated with brightening, dark spot fading, and defence against daily environmental damage. SkinFactor's Vitamin C range uses Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — a stable form chosen specifically to resist the oxidation and heat degradation that standard L-Ascorbic Acid faces in Pakistan's climate. A serum that stays potent through a Lahore summer is more useful than one that promises marginally faster results on paper but oxidises into an inactive brown liquid within a month of opening.

Vitamin C's core function is neutralising the free radicals generated by daily UV exposure and pollution — damage that triggers the skin to overproduce melanin, breaks down collagen, and causes the dull, tired look common in polluted urban environments. This is fundamentally a defensive, daytime-active mechanism: it works by intercepting damage as it happens, which is why consistent morning use, paired with SPF, produces the most reliable results.

Which Vitamin C Product Do You Need?

Product Role Best For When to Use
Vitamin C Serum Concentrated treatment Deepest brightening, dark spot fading Morning only
Vitamin C Face Wash Cleansing step Daily brightening boost, oilier skin Morning & Evening
Vitamin C Gel Cleanser Cleansing step Daily brightening boost, gentler formula Morning & Evening
Vitamin C Cream Sealing step Ongoing maintenance, drier skin types Morning & Evening

All four use stable Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. Only the Serum is time-restricted — the Face Wash, Cleanser and Cream can be used both morning and evening.

Complete Vitamin C Bundles

Bundle What's Inside Best For
Vitamin C Duo Face Wash + Serum Complete brightening routine for beginners
Vitamin C Skin Brightening Kit Face Wash + Serum + Cream Full three-step system, faster and more complete results

For barrier support alongside daily Vitamin C use, the Ceramide Gel Moisturiser is the lightweight pairing designed for this routine.

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Building a Vitamin C Routine — Phased by Week

Weeks 1-2 — Serum only:

  • Morning: Vitamin C Serum + moisturiser + SPF 50

Week 3+ — Add the cleanser:

  • Morning: Vitamin C Face Wash or Cleanser → Vitamin C Serum → SPF 50

Week 5+ — Full system:

  • Add Vitamin C Cream as the sealing step, morning and evening

Vitamin C Results — What to Expect Week by Week

Week 1-2: Mild tingling on first applications is normal and settles within days. Skin begins to look fresher, with early improvement in radiance.

Week 2-3: Visible glow and improved skin tone become noticeable, particularly after sun exposure — this is the antioxidant defence working.

Week 4-6: Dullness continues to improve. Existing dark spots begin visibly fading.

Week 6-8+: Significant improvement in dark spot fading and tone evenness with continued daily use and consistent SPF.

How to Pair Vitamin C With Other Actives

Pairs well with:

  • Niacinamide — safe in the same morning routine. The old myth that they cancel each other out has been disproven; together they brighten more effectively than either alone.
  • SPF 50 — mandatory pairing. Vitamin C's antioxidant defence and SPF's UV block work as a team, not substitutes for each other.
  • Ceramide Moisturiser — supports barrier function and hydration alongside Vitamin C's treatment effect.

Use with caution (alternate nights, not applicable here since Vitamin C is AM-only):

  • Salicylic Acid Serum or Kojic Acid Serum — naturally don't overlap since these are evening-only and Vitamin C is morning-only. This timing split is the correct way to use all of them together across a full day.

Do not combine in the same step:

  • Retinol — different pH requirements reduce effectiveness of both. Keep Vitamin C in the morning, Retinol strictly at night.

The Mandatory Rules

  • The Serum is morning-only — its core antioxidant function works against daytime UV and pollution exposure, and provides no equivalent benefit applied at night
  • SPF 50 every morning is mandatory alongside Vitamin C, not optional — they work as a pair
  • Never combine the Serum with Retinol in the same routine
  • The Face Wash, Cleanser and Cream can be used morning and evening — only the Serum is time-restricted
  • Mild tingling on first use is normal; persistent burning is not — discontinue and patch test if this occurs
What happens if you stop: Radiance and antioxidant protection fade within 1-2 weeks. Dark spot fading progress holds longer but gradually reverses over 6-8 weeks without continued use and consistent SPF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does SkinFactor use Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate instead of L-Ascorbic Acid?
Standard Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) oxidises quickly in hot climates, losing potency within weeks of a bottle being opened. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate resists this degradation, staying effective through Pakistan's heat.
Can I use Vitamin C at night instead?
Not recommended. Vitamin C's core function neutralises daytime UV-generated free radicals — without sunlight, this function provides no equivalent benefit. Use Retinol, Salicylic Acid or Kojic Acid Serum for your evening routine instead.
Do I need all four Vitamin C products, or just one?
The Serum alone delivers meaningful results. Adding the Face Wash and Cream extends Vitamin C exposure across more of your routine for faster, more complete brightening.
Can I use Vitamin C with Niacinamide?
Yes — the old myth that they cancel each other out has been disproven. Apply Vitamin C first, then Niacinamide, both in the morning, for enhanced brightening and oil control.
Will Vitamin C help with dark spots from acne?
Yes — Vitamin C fades post-inflammatory dark marks over time, though Kojic Acid works faster for stubborn, established pigmentation. Many customers use both — Vitamin C in the morning, Kojic Acid at night.
Is Vitamin C safe for sensitive skin?
Generally yes, though mild tingling on first applications is common. Start with the Serum every other morning for the first week if you have sensitive skin, then progress to daily use.

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