GPC scientists and formulators have refined ways to stabilize and deliver additional
amounts of key Vitamin C into the skin. Continued research has demonstrated that properly formulated
vitamin C combinations work synergistically to provide enhanced benefit. Recent studies show that topical application of optimized Vitamin combinations can provide up to eight-fold antioxidant protection, up to ninety-six percent reduction of sunburn cells, and prevent the formation of free radicals in UV irradiated skin (sun exposed skin).
Our vitamin C formulations are superior to most of the C products on the market….due to our use of a
uniquely stabilized vitamin C called Stay C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate). Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is water soluble and is a salt form. It is easily bio-converted to Vitamin C by skin enzymes.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is the more commonly used form of vitamin C in skin care formulations today. It is more stable,
meaning that it will not yellow the product base as quickly.
The reason that we do not use the more commonly used Ascorbyl Palmitate is that it is not as easily converted to Vitamin C in the skin....
it remains in the ester form for a longer period of time. This is not optimal as we want the skin to bio-convert the pro vitamin form and take up the C right away!
What good will a vitamin C concentrate do for your complexion and skin cells if it cannot actually penetrate into the skin?
So what we are saying here is that the more commonly used Ascorbyl Palmitate is more stable but less bio-available to the skin. We use Stay C at concentrations that may turn the base a light cream color over time. That is because vitamin C is active...all vitamins are active and sensitive to light. The main reason the Palmitate version was created was to avoid the yellowing in formulation but really had nothing to do with the skin efficacy. We are only interested in skin efficacy, and if we have to watch our product turn a light yellow in order to have the best skin care available, well, so be it!
Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen, the major structural protein of the skin and although visible differences will not be seen for approximately two months, you may notice a visible difference in skin texture, color and tone in as early as a few days. Gallinio private Collection Topical Vitamin-C products will start to be absorbed by the skin almost immediately. Because these vitamin-C products were developed as a preventative treatment with the goal of protecting the skin from further environmental damage, the skin will benefit the moment the vitamin-C is applied. The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles will become less noticeable within two to six months. Individual results will vary, depending upon the condition of the skin at the time of initial use. Research shows that topical vitamin-C offers photo-protective qualities.
Most individuals find the ideal time to apply vitamin-C is in the morning, because during the day you are more susceptible to sun exposure and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate provides photo-protection from UVA/UVB radiation. You can also safely use it at night, as it stays in the skin for up to 72 hours and cannot be washed off. Using our Vitamin C products once a day should be perfect for optimal results. Do not let the slight sting upon application scare you. The high acid levels are necessary in order for the Vitamin C to be absorbed.
Other products with AHA’s can still very safely be used alongside of our Vitamin C formulations and will actually be greatly enhanced by the addition of these products.