10% Vitamin C Serum

SkinFactor's 10% Vitamin C Serum delivers Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — a stable form of Vitamin C chosen specifically to resist the oxidation and heat degradation that causes standard Vitamin C serums to break down in Pakistan's climate. At 10%, this is the concentration where clinical evidence consistently shows results for brightening, dark spot fading, and antioxidant protection. Applied every morning before SPF, it is the highest-impact single step available for Pakistani skin managing UV-induced pigmentation and dullness — and one that stays effective bottle after bottle, even through Pakistan's summer heat.

Three things 10% vitamin C serum does simultaneously:

Fades existing dark spots: Vitamin C inhibits tyrosinase — the enzyme that converts UV exposure and inflammation into melanin production. By blocking this enzyme, it reduces new melanin formation while existing hyperpigmented surface cells fade through the skin's natural turnover cycle. Post-acne marks, sun-induced patches, and general uneven tone all respond to consistent morning vitamin C use over six to eight weeks.

Neutralises UV damage in real time:

Pakistan's UV index sits between 8 and 11 for most of the year — among the highest sustained UV exposure of any major population. UV radiation generates free radicals that trigger melanocyte overactivation, collagen degradation, and inflammation throughout the day. Vitamin C applied before going outdoors neutralises these free radicals as they form — before they can trigger the downstream damage that creates new dark spots and accelerates skin ageing. This protective function only works in the morning. Applied in the evening when there is no UV exposure, it is entirely wasted.

Supports collagen production:

Vitamin C is a required cofactor for collagen synthesis — the process by which skin produces the structural protein that keeps it firm and elastic. Consistent morning application supports this process at the skin level, contributing to improved firmness and texture over sustained use.

Why Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — not L-Ascorbic Acid:

Most Vitamin C serums are built around Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Acid because it is the most researched form — but it comes with a real practical cost. L-Ascorbic Acid oxidises quickly once a bottle is opened, especially in hot climates, turning brown and losing potency within weeks unless stored in a fridge and used up fast. In Pakistan's heat — where a bottle might sit in a hot bathroom, a warm shipping container, or direct sunlight on a shelf — that instability means many L-Ascorbic Acid serums are already degraded before they even reach the skin they're meant to treat.

This serum uses 10% Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate instead — a stable Vitamin C derivative that resists oxidation and heat degradation far better, without sacrificing brightening performance. It delivers the same core benefits — fading dark spots, evening skin tone, antioxidant protection against UV and pollution — while actually surviving Pakistan's climate long enough to work. A serum that stays potent in your bathroom cabinet through a Lahore summer is more useful than one that promises a marginally faster result on paper but oxidises into an inactive brown liquid within a month.

The morning + SPF combination:

Vitamin C and SPF work better together than either does alone. SPF physically blocks UV radiation from reaching the skin. Vitamin C neutralises the free radicals generated by any UV that gets through. In Pakistan's extreme UV conditions, this morning pairing is the most effective daily protection against the new pigmentation that would otherwise undo the brightening results the serum is producing.

How to use:

Apply to clean, dry skin every morning after cleansing. A pea-sized amount covers the full face. Allow 60 to 90 seconds to absorb before moisturiser. Follow with SPF 50 as the final morning step. Do not apply in the evening — the antioxidant function that makes vitamin C uniquely valuable is inactive without UV exposure to neutralise.

For the complete morning brightening routine — all steps, product order, and results timeline — read the complete vitamin C guide for Pakistani skin and the complete vitamin C routine. To understand whether vitamin C or kojic acid is the right treatment for your pigmentation concern, read the kojic acid vs vitamin C comparison.

STEP 1
Cleanse and pat skin completely dry.

STEP 2
Apply 2-3 drops of Vitamin C Serum to your face and neck. Gently pat until fully absorbed. Allow 60-90 seconds before your next step.

STEP 3
Follow with a moisturiser.

STEP 4
Finish with SPF 50 Sunscreen. This is the most important pairing on this page — SPF blocks UV, Vitamin C neutralises what gets through. Neither works as well without the other.

When to Use: Morning only. This is not a twice-daily product. Vitamin C's core function is neutralising UV-generated free radicals — with no UV exposure at night, that function is inactive and evening application does not add benefit.

Common mistake to avoid: Applying this serum at night thinking "more is better." Vitamin C's antioxidant mechanism specifically requires daytime UV exposure to work against — using it at night doesn't double your results, it simply skips the one time of day it's designed for. Use your evening routine for Retinol, Salicylic Acid or Kojic Acid instead.

Tip: Vitamin C pairs perfectly with Niacinamide Serum in the same morning routine — apply Vitamin C first, Niacinamide after. Do not use on the same night as Retinol — keep Vitamin C in the morning and Retinol at night for the best of both.

📍 Nationwide Delivery (Pakistan)

• Major Cities: 2–3 working days
• Other Cities & Towns: 3–5 working days
• Delivery may take 3–6 days during sale periods.
• ⏳ Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the next working day.

📦 Order Processing Time:

• Orders are dispatched within 24 hours after confirmation.

🔁 Order Cancellation & Refund

• If your order has not yet been processed, we will be able to cancel it and issue a full refund.
• Shipped orders cannot be cancelled but can be returned as per our return policy.
• Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5–7 business days.