Why we prefer natural to synthetic Vitamin C
We are often asked why we don't use synthetic Vitamin C in our natural skincare products. Here are a few reasons why we prefer plant-based Vitamin C!
Plant-based C contains C & MORE. Just like our bodies, our skin loves being fed nutrient dense foods in their natural form. Natural Vitamin C found in fruits and botanicals contains not only ascorbic acid (synthetic Vitamin C), but other components like bioflavonoids and enzymes, which help the skin to absorb and use Vitamin C to combat free radical damage, brighten the skin and boost collagen production.
Plant-based C does not oxidise. Synthetic Vitamin C, often in the form of ascorbic acid oxidises very quickly which means that when you take your synthetic Vitamin C out of your serum it may not actually make it onto your skin. Natural Vitamin C is encapsulated in the plant cell walls and is stable when you remove it from your skincare bottle, which ensures you are delivering potent and "live" vitamin C on your skin.
Plant-based C protects the skin from UV damage. Synthetic Vitamin C may also increase UV sensitivity which may trigger pigmentation if you are prone to it. Natural plant based Vitamin C on the other hand comes hand in hand with high levels of antioxidants which work to protect the skin from UV and free radical damage.
You will find naturally occurring Vitamin C in our No.3 Exotic Goddess Ageless Serum and & Snowflower Illuminating Face Oil. Both formulas are abundant in wildcrafted Australian natives.
No.3 Exotic Goddess Ageless Serum
Our cult serum contains a blend of Vitamin C and antioxidant rich native extracts including Kakadu Plum and Davidson Plum along with Vitamin C rich fruits such as Acerola Cherry and Edelweiss! This synergy of botanicals plumps, brightens and boosts natural collagen production for plump, firm and smooth skin.
& Snowflower Illuminating Face Oil
This ultra-nourishing oil is 100% organic with a blend of Vitamin C and E wildcrafted natives. Snowflower Seed Oil contains 100 times the antioxidant action of vitamin C whilst Kakadu Plum is the highest palnt-based source of Vitamin C.
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Anna Mitsios
Anna is a certified naturopath and nutritionist and founder of leading Australian natural skincare and wellness company, Edible Beauty Australia. Anna has been featured in various publications including Mind Body Green, Women’s Health and Allure. She is committed to the natural transformation of her client’s skin using proven botanicals, nutrients and herbal formulations, both on the inside and out.
Anna’s career began in the corporate sector, where she specialised in corporate finance and private banking for over ten years working in Sydney and New York for a large Australian bank. Anna’s career change was sparked by her own health journey, following a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at 18 years of age. Her diagnosis triggered her intense study of botanicals and nutrition to manage auto-immune condition and assist others in attaining optimal health. Anna’s naturopathy career has included working as a naturopath within a reputable natural fertility clinic in Sydney, within a pharmacy and health food store and running her own naturopathy practice.
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