Professional-C Serum 15%
High-performance serum with 15% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), suitable for most skin types. Helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Key Ingredient:
15% L-ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C Is An Important Skin Antioxidant1
Vitamin C may offer many useful benefits:
- Helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles2-3
- Calms skin4-6
- Brightens skin7,8
- Improves skin texture
- Evens skin tone
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