Vitamin C Serums: How to Choose and Use One in Kenya

Vitamin C is a popular antioxidant in skincare. Used consistently, it can help skin look brighter and more even, and it works well alongside sunscreen, which remains the most important daily step.

Why it suits Kenyan skin

Nairobi's sun and heat can increase oxidation of skincare ingredients and add daily environmental stress. A vitamin C serum used in the morning can be a useful part of a routine, as long as sunscreen comes after it.

How to choose one

• Check the form: stable derivatives may be gentler for sensitive skin, while pure L-ascorbic acid can be stronger.
• Look at the packaging: dark or airtight bottles protect the formula from light.
• Check the colour: a serum that has turned dark orange or brown may have oxidised.
• Start gently: try a lower concentration first.

Options from our store

Explore the Balance Active Formula Vitamin C Brightening Serum or the Uncover Baobab Glow-C Serum if you want a vitamin C option in your routine.

How to use it

1. Cleanse and pat dry.
2. Apply 2 to 3 drops to the face.
3. Wait a minute, then moisturise.
4. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

Common mistakes

• Using it with strong acids at the same time if you are sensitive
• Leaving the bottle open in a hot bathroom
• Ignoring stinging that lasts

Results vary. Stop if your skin reacts. Ask a qualified professional if you have a skin condition.