Obagi Professional-C™ Products - How It Works
Obagi's Professional-C Serums provide L-Ascorbic Acid, the most bioavailable form of Vitamin C, for optimal skin absorption and results. As we age, our skin doesn’t snap back like the way it did in our younger years, resulting in more signs of skin aging, such as the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. L-Ascorbic Acid is the active form of Vitamin C and is proven to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Vitamin C Is An Important Skin Antioxidant 1
Vitamin C may offer many useful benefits:
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Helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles2-3
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Calms skin4-6
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Brightens skin7,8
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Improves skin texture
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Evens skin tone
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