Your Summer Glow Secret? Vitamin C

Your Summer Glow Secret? Vitamin C

Between sunshine, sweat, and sunscreen buildup, summer can disrupt your usual skincare routines.

Between sunshine, sweat, and sunscreen buildup, summer can disrupt your usual skincare routines. While SPF rightfully gets all the credit as a summer must-have, another product deserves a permanent spot in your warm-weather routine: Vitamin C. This powerhouse antioxidant works behind the scenes to keep your skin glowing, protected, and healthy, regardless of how high the UV index rises.

What Makes Vitamin C So Special in the Summer?

Vitamin C does more than brighten your skin. In the summer, when UV exposure, heat, and pollution levels are at their peak, your skin is more vulnerable to oxidative stress. That’s where Vitamin C steps in.

Here’s how it helps:

Neutralizes Free Radicals: UV rays and environmental pollutants generate free radicals that damage skin cells. Vitamin C helps neutralize these before they can cause pigmentation, inflammation, or premature aging.

Boosts Sunscreen Protection: When applied under an SPF, Vitamin C provides an additional layer of defence. It doesn’t replace sunscreen, but it strengthens your skin’s resistance to sun damage.

Fades Dark Spots: Already dealing with sun spots or melasma flare-ups? Vitamin C helps even out your skin tone by slowing melanin production and fading existing hyperpigmentation.

Stimulates Collagen: The summer sun can accelerate collagen breakdown, leading to the development of fine lines. Vitamin C helps maintain firmness by encouraging natural collagen production.

How To Add Vitamin C To Your Routine

If you use one antioxidant serum in the morning, make it Vitamin C. It works best when applied during the day, immediately after cleansing and before applying moisturizer and sunscreen. That way, it’s actively protecting your skin while you’re exposed to light, pollution, and all the elements that come with summer living.

Not all Vitamin C products are created equal. For best results, look for:

  • L-ascorbic acid at 10-20% concentration (this is the most researched, active form)
  • Packaging that protects from light and air (dark glass bottles or airless pumps)
  • Formulas that pair Vitamin C with ferulic acid or Vitamin E for extra stability and absorption
If you’re unsure where to start, our skin care experts at Aegis MD can help you find a medical-grade option tailored to your skin’s needs.

Glowing Skin Starts with Consistency and Proper Ingredients

At Aegis MD, we believe that great summer skin isn’t about overhauling your routine—it’s about choosing the right essentials and using them well. Our team offers personalized skincare consultations to help you build a regimen that supports your skin through every season.

Visit Aegis MD, partner of Dermapure St. Catharines, for your personalized consultation! We serve patients from Niagara, Hamilton and St. Catharines!