What are the ingredients in Obagi Vitamin C serum?

Propylene Glycol, Water, L-Ascorbic Acid, Alcohol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Chloride, Calcium Hydroxide, Fragrance.

Does Obagi Vitamin C serum contain hydroquinone?

Contains 4% hydroquinone to reduce hyperpigmentation, such as dark spots and melasma, for a lighter, more even skin tone. Also contains 10% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) to help defend against free radicals and address the appearance of aging skin….Obagi-C Rx C-Clarifying Serum Normal-Dry.

Brands	Obagi
Prescription	Yes
Active Ingredient	Hydroquinone, Vitamin C

How do you use Obagi C Serum 10?

Storage

Apply 5 to 7 drops of Obagi Professional-C Serum to the face, neck and chest using fingertips.
Apply to cleansed skin in the morning before sunscreen or makeup application.

What does Obagi C serum do?

Obagi Professional-C Serum 20 is a concentrated serum with 20% vitamin C that provides multiple benefits for the complexion. This ingredient neutralizes free radicals that break down collagen and elastin causing damage and leading to fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.

What Vitamin C serum is best?

The Best Vitamin C Serums, According to Dermatologists

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic.
Maelove Glow Maker.
Revitalift Derm Intensives Vitamin C Serum by L’Oreal Paris.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum.
Clinique Fresh Pressed 7-day System with Pure Vitamin C.
PCA Skin C&E Advanced Serum.
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF.

Can I use Obagi Vitamin C serum at night?

Obagi’s vitamin C serum can be used in the morning or evening. It should be applied after cleaning, exfoliating, and toning the skin (if you have a longer skincare routine). It’s recommended that you use 5 to 7 drops of the product dabbed over a clean, dry face, neck, and chest.

Is arbutin as effective as hydroquinone?

Arbutin and hydroquinone are both ingredients that can help brighten the skin. However, hydroquinone kills cells that make melanin and pigmentation, while arbutin stops the enzymes that make cells that produce pigmentation.

What is the meaning of Arbutin?

Arbutin is a glycoside; a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos among many other medicinal plants, primarily in the family Ericaceae. Applied topically, it inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin.

Can I use Obagi vitamin C serum at night?

Can I use vitamin C with Obagi?

Answer: Obagi recommends using a broad-spectrum sunscreen in conjunction with a vitamin C product like the Professional-C serums because the protection from the sunscreen will work in tandem with the antioxidant benefits derived from vitamin C.

Why is vitamin C serum bad?

Oxidation is a destructive process (this is how rust occurs), and when you put a vitamin C serum on your skin, it will cause oxidation and skin damage. When vitamin C acts as a pro-oxidant, the consequences include irritation, inflammation, collagen and elastin breakdown, and acne.

Which brand vitamin C is best?