Concentrated serum with vitamin C and other antioxidants. For targeted treatment and prevention of discoloration, spots and redness.
Suitable for all skin types
Consistency: Light fluid
Odor: Aromatic, cinnamon note, similar to "Tigerbalm".
pH value: 4.8 - 5.2
Improved formula with 2% ferulic acid and 5% time-released vitamin C - making it even more effective and at the same time milder.
A troubled skin appearance with pigment spots and discolorations can have a more negative impact on the visual appearance than wrinkles and lines. The causes of this hyperpigmentation and redness are primarily micro-inflammation and skin stress at the cellular level, caused by oxidative processes. Both can lead to pigment accumulation in the skin as well as visible irritation.
Antioxidants (AOX) are essential in an active-based skincare routine for this reason, as they protect the skin from these cell-damaging processes and micro-inflammation.
HighDroxy DEEP C - now with improved formula - combines several antioxidants in optimal dosage to use their full care potential. The complex of vitamin C, resveratrol, ferulic acid, licorice extract and Szechuan pepper, together with other active ingredients, counteracts and gradually fades spots and discolorations when used regularly. With consistent use, redness, spots and discoloration can gradually fade and visually fade into the background. At the same time, the formula is particularly mild and suitable for all skin types.
Numerous studies have researched and proven the skin beautifying effects of antioxidants:
Reduction of inflammation and redness
Fade
from hyper-pigmentation
Strengthening of the skin's
protective barrier
Slowing down the aging of the skin
Improvement of the skin structure
DEEP C is applied in the morning or evening after facial cleansing and preparation (toner) like a serum. We recommend the application in the morning.
Use DEEP C sparingly - it is highly concentrated and 1-2 pumps of the full size is enough (2-3 pumps of the Deluxe sample). Apply DEEP C as skincare step 3, that is, after you have mildly cleansed your face and applied a thin liquid product to prepare it (we recommend the CALM ESSENCE or the hyFIVE SPRAY). The skin may still be slightly damp, so DEEP C can be distributed even better.
Due to the pH skin-friendly formula, DEEP C can be combined with other care products without any problems, despite the vitamin C content, as long as they are pH skin neutral.
We advise you to use a sunscreen daily to prevent new discolorations.
How high are the doses of vitamin C and ferulic acid in DEEP C ?
All the active ingredients listed are contained in relevant dosages in DEEP C . In contrast to high-dose monopreparations, for example pure vitamin C serums, the decisive factor in the development of this product was to optimally coordinate and sensibly combine the quantities of active ingredients. Vitamin C, for example, is dosed at 5 percent to ensure good tolerability even with daily use and sensitive skin. Vitamin C is water-soluble, but with regular topical application the skin can store it and thus build up a depot. Ferulic acid is included at 2 percent, which is the ideal concentration for use in cosmetics. More would not have a better effect, but only increase the irritation potential.
Which pigmentation disorders does DEEP C help with and which do not?
DEEP can help fade colored hyperpigmentation. These include the brownish or grayish age spots caused by excessive sun exposure, reddish pimple marks or other spots due to inflammation (also abbreviated PIH), or melasma, which can occur especially during or after pregnancy.
However, the active ingredients contained in DEEP C do not help with pigment loss (hypopigmentation). Here you should seek professional advice from a dermatologist.
How quickly will my pigmentation disappear if I use DEEP C ?
The darker a discoloration is tinted, the longer it will take to see initial results; here you should calculate in months rather than weeks. In the case of pimple marks, initial results are usually a little quicker to observe. In general, we recommend regular application, because only in this way can the melanin accumulations in the skin be gradually broken down.
Can I combine DEEP C with other HighDroxy products and if so, how?
DEEP C works in synergy with the classic active ingredients retinol, AHA and niacinamide. This means that these active ingredients support the care goal of DEEP C, i.e. the gradual weakening of discolorations. Thus, a combined application with the corresponding HighDroxy products RETINAID (Retinol), HYDROPEEL, FACE SERUM (AHA) or Niacinamide (hyFIVE Spray or Booster) is possible and recommended. As with all ingredient-intensive skin care products, be careful not to overdo it: If your skin is prone to sensitive reaction, it is recommended to apply alternately in the morning or evening, or even daily.
I have read that vitamin C is a sensitive active ingredient - what do I need to be aware of?
This information mostly refers to the pure form of vitamin C, ascorbic acid: it requires a low pH value and is sensitive to air and light. The form used in DEEP C is bound to gylcerin and is therefore more stable and, for many users:inside, more skin-friendly to use. The airless dispenser also protects the vitamin C from premature oxidation. A slight brown coloration on exposure to air (e.g. product residues at the dispensing opening) is normal and unavoidable.
I have very sensitive skin - is DEEP C suitable for me?
In principle, DEEP C has been developed for all skin types and also for the skin condition "sensitive". However, sensitive skin can manifest itself in many ways and also have very different causes. So it always depends on a test - for this purpose our deluxe samples are very suitable. By the way: Daily use is not mandatory, but regular use is.
I don't have pigmentation disorders or pronounced redness - what benefit does DEEP C have for my skin then?
DEEP C is not a "bleaching agent", but a skin care serum with antioxidant and anti-irritant properties. Therefore, it is recommended to use it even if you have a fairly balanced skin complexion. The antioxidant effect supports the body's own cell protection and thus prevents signs of aging. And discolorations in particular can already be "dormant" in the depths of the skin, even if they are not yet visible. Therefore, active ingredients such as tranexamic acid and vitamin C are always recommended for preventive use.
The smell of DEEP C is unusual - how come?
Because we at HighDroxy do not fragrance our products, the inherent odor of the ingredients is sometimes perceptible (by the way, this is exactly the reason why many brands sometimes heavily fragrance their products: to mask inherent odors). How exactly the scent is perceived, each nose feels differently. The ferulic acid in DEEP C has a characteristic odor of its own - many describe it as similar to cinnamon, others as more woody, and many are reminded of the classic "tiger balm" smell. Some perceive a woody note of Szechuan pepper. As you can see, olfactory perception is very individual.
AQUA (purified water), CAPRYLYL CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE(lipid of plant origin, helps to strengthen the skin barrier), PROPYLENE GLYCOL(propylene gly col is apolyhydric alcohol that has a nourishing and moisturizing effect and is one of the 'good alcohols'), GLYCERIN(glycerin is part of the skin's own moisturizing system; it is barrier-strengthening and elasticity-promoting), PROPANEDIOL (another nourishing alcohol), CARICA PAPAYA SEED OIL(papaya oil, rich in anti-inflammatory oleic acids), ASCORBYL 2-GLUCOSIDE (stable form of vitamin C, which is bound to glycerol molecules and is metabolized more gradually in the skin than other vitamin C derivatives), FERULIC ACID(ferulic acid is also a powerful antioxidant with skin balancing properties), METHYLPROPANEDIOL (organic glycol, which acts as a solvent and moisturizer), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL (natural cosmetic preservative that additionally keeps skin moisturized), PHENYLPROPANOL(synthetic preservative with antimicrobial properties), GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE (Mild vegetable emulsifier derived from various vegetable oils and citric acid), RESVERATROL (Powerful antioxidant of plant origin), SR-SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-1 (Vegan silk proteins; protect the skin with the help of a breathable film), GLYCERYL STEARATE(glyceryl stearate is a plant-based emulsifier that leaves the skin feeling light and soft), LECITHIN(lecithin is a mild, replenishing emulsifier; has a skin smoothing and moisturizing effect), GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS(emollient of plant origin), TOCOPHEROL(Vitamin E has a strong antioxidant effect, as it binds free radicals and slows down oxidation processes), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (The derivative of vitamin E is an antioxidant and radical scavenger, so it protects the skin from harmful influences), BENTONITE (absorbent clay mineral for shine reduction), DIKALIUM GLYCYRRHIZINATE (anti-irritant extract from the roots of licorice), HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS(glycosaminoglycans serve as penetration enhancers for active ingredients and bind moisture to a high degree), ZANTHOXYLUM ALATUM FRUIT EXTRACT (skin-soothing and anti-itching extract from Szechuan pepper), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL(sunflower oil is a light conditioning oil and active ingredient carrier), SCLEROTIUM GUM (sugar-based skin care thickener), SODIUM GLUCONATE (Sodium salt of gluconic acid, used to stabilize cosmetic formulations), POTASSIUM SORBATE(Potassium sorbate is a very compatible preservative and is considered harmless), MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT(Magnolia extract; has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, thus slowing down skin aging), OLIVE OIL DECYL ESTERS(vegetable lipid with nourishing properties), POLYGLUTAMIC ACID(polyglutamic acid is a film former obtained by fermentation of bacteria with moisturizing properties), HYDRATED SILICA(Silica, has oil-binding and shine-reducing properties), LACTIC ACID(Lactic acid is a very mild fruit acid that moisturizes and regulates pH), SQUALANE(Squalane is a vegetable oil; it has a moisturizing effect, makes the skin feel silky and improves the absorption of the product), CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT (nutrient-rich algae extract), CITRIC ACID (citric acid, used here to regulate the pH value), SEA SALT(sodium salt, binds moisture), OLEYL ALCOHOL (good, as moisturizing alcohol), BEHENYL ALCOHOL (good, as refatting alcohol)
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Did you already know? Stains and discolorations are the real "old makers
This is shown in a study by the University of Göttingen: For this, 169 women aged 11 to 76 were photographed. Their portraits were then electronically adjusted for wrinkles without changing the other skin texture. These portraits were shown to female and male test subjects with the task of judging the faces according to age, health, youthfulness and attractiveness.The clear result: the more homogeneous the skin, the younger and healthier the face was estimated to be! Interesting: When the test persons assessed the edited photos, the assessments of the women did not differ from those of the men - although only women's faces were shown. Everyone finds even skin beautiful.
Vitamin C has been considered the gold standard in the dermatological treatment of hyperpigmentation for decades. This is because it has been scientifically proven that vitamin C inhibits the production of the skin pigment melanin and can thus attenuate acquired (i.e. not congenital) hyperpigmentation.
But classic vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is not very skin-compatible and is also quite unstable. DEEP C therefore uses one of the most modern forms of vitamin C, which is significantly more stable and is released into the skin with a time delay (retard effect). This makes the vitamin C in DEEP C more effective and gentler than conventional ascorbic acid.
Ferulic acid is also a powerful antioxidant that occurs, for example, in the cell walls of oats, rice or apples, but is produced synthetically for cosmetic purposes and is thus particularly pure.
Studies show that ferulic acid optimally supports and enhances the effect of vitamin C - among other things, by helping the vitamin C to penetrate deeper into the skin. In addition, ferulic acid can inhibit the formation of new blood vessels under the skin and thus reduce redness...
Resveratrol is also often referred to as the "youth molecule" - for good reason: It is one of the most powerful antioxidants and thus counteracts the processes responsible for skin aging at the cellular level. In addition, it can help against redness due to its anti-inflammatory mode of action.
DEEP C uses 1% highly purified resveratrol - that's about 10x more than in many products that advertise this active ingredient.
Licorice extract and the glycyrrhetinic acid it contains combine anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. In addition, it inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in the formation of melanin in the skin. Thus, glycyrrhetinic acid is also able to reduce hyperpigmentation.
Szechuan pepper as a cosmetic active ingredient is anything but spicy to the skin. On the contrary, it soothes the skin and helps to reduce itching. In addition, it has relaxing properties, which means it can help to soothe small expression lines.
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