VITAMIN C

The Body Shop's Vitamin C range uses this antioxidant to combat dullness, support defence against environmental stress and promote a healthier-looking glow. The collection spans cleansers, serums and other targeted treatments made with ethically sourced ingredients.

• Vitamin E skincare is designed for safe, everyday use. Incorporating Vitamin E into both your morning and evening routines helps maintain consistent hydration and protection. Vitamin E cleansers, toners and moisturisers are formulated to be gentle enough for daily application while delivering long-lasting nourishment, similar to other daily moisturisers.

• Skincare can contain several Vitamin C forms, including potent but less stable ascorbic acid, more stable ethyl ascorbic acid, gentler sodium ascorbyl phosphate and oil-soluble tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate that penetrates more deeply. The Body Shop chooses derivatives per product to balance efficacy, stability and skin tolerance.

Vitamin C helps protect skin from pollution and UV-related free radicals, supports collagen production and reduces the look of dark spots and uneven tone. With regular use, it brightens dull complexions and tackles early signs of ageing without relying on harsh ingredients.

Oily or blemish-prone skin generally does best with lightweight, water-based Vitamin C serums, while dry skin benefits from formulas combined with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Sensitive skin often prefers gentler derivatives, and mature skin can gain from higher-strength products that support firmness and reduce fine lines.

Vitamin C pairs well with hydrating hyaluronic acid, antioxidant Vitamin E and stabilising ferulic acid. Together, these ingredients enhance brightening, boost environmental defence and support anti-ageing benefits more effectively than Vitamin C alone.

A simple routine might start with a Vitamin C cleanser, followed by a Vitamin C serum in the morning, then a suitable moisturiser and daytime SPF. New users can begin with a serum a few times a week, gradually increasing to daily use as skin adjusts.