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Can you use Sunscreen with Vitamin C?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Vitamin C works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Vitamin C first, then Sunscreen, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Vitamin C10% – 20%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    SunscreenSPF 30 – 50, PA+++
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

What Sunscreen does

The single most effective anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation product. In India's high-UV climate it decides whether every other active in your routine actually works.

Typical strength
SPF 30 – 50, PA+++
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive skin

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What Vitamin C does

A powerful antioxidant that brightens dull skin, fades dark spots and boosts your sunscreen's protection against free radicals. Pure L-ascorbic acid works best at a low pH and oxidises (turns orange) quickly.

Typical strength
10% – 20%
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Sunscreen and Vitamin C together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Vitamin C works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

Which goes first, Sunscreen or Vitamin C?

Apply Vitamin C first, then Sunscreen. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Sunscreen in the morning or at night?

Sunscreen: best in the morning. Use two finger-lengths for face and neck as the last morning step, every day, including indoors near windows. Reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.

Should I use Vitamin C in the morning or at night?

Vitamin C: best in the morning. Apply in the morning on clean skin before moisturiser and sunscreen. Store it away from light and heat, and throw it out once it turns dark orange.

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