Gentle Vitamin C Serum

Your gentle path to radiant skin

Do you want the brightening and protective effect of vitamin C, but your sensitive skin often reacts irritably? The Gentle Vitamin C Serum from Dr. Althea was developed just for you. It's a highly effective, yet exceptionally gentle serum that combats dark spots and uneven skin tone without stripping your skin. Enriched with a stable form of vitamin C and soothing plant extracts, it gives your complexion a healthy, even glow.

The power of ingredients: a quintet for gentle brightening

The formula is a masterful balance of potent brightening and soothing ingredients that work together to deliver visible results without irritation.

• Niacinamide & 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid: This power duo is at the heart of the brightening effect. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) improves skin tone and strengthens the skin barrier, while the stable vitamin C form specifically reduces hyperpigmentation and acts as a powerful antioxidant.
• Sea buckthorn fruit extract: A natural vitamin bomb that supports the brightening effect and gives the skin vitality and a healthy glow.
• Green Tea Water (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water): Used in place of regular water, this base soothes sensitive and inflammation-prone skin and provides additional antioxidant protection.
• Allantoin & Adenosine: This duo promotes skin regeneration, moisturizes and counteracts fine lines. They ensure that the skin remains nourished and supple during the brightening treatment.

How to integrate the Gentle Vitamin C Serum into your routine

1. After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount of the serum to your face and neck.
2. Gently pat it in until it is completely absorbed.
3. Use in the morning and/or evening. If using in the morning, it is essential to apply sun protection afterwards!

Pro tip: Slowly introduce new active ingredients such as vitamin C into your routine. Start with one application every two days and slowly build up to daily use to get your skin used to it.

Complete your routine

Create a complete skincare routine tailored to the needs of sensitive skin:

• Step 1 (Cleansing): Dr. Althea Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser - A pH-balanced, gentle cleanser that creates the perfect non-irritating base for serum.
• Step 2 (Essence): Dr. Althea Skin Relief Essence - A layer of this soothing cica essence before the serum can help to further soothe and moisturize the skin.
• Step 3 (Cream): Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream - This soothing cream with ceramides and panthenol strengthens the skin barrier and safely locks in the serum's active ingredients.

Any questions?

What is the difference to other vitamin C serums?

The main difference lies in the formulation. This serum uses a very stable and gentle form of vitamin C (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid) and combines it with a wealth of soothing ingredients such as green tea water and allantoin. This makes it specially designed for sensitive skin types that often cannot tolerate conventional vitamin C serums.

Does the serum also help with acne scars?

Yes, it can be very helpful. By combining niacinamide and vitamin C, the serum works effectively on post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), the dark spots that can remain after a pimple. It helps to fade these spots faster and even out skin tone.

About the Dr. Althea brand

Dr. Althea stands for the perfect symbiosis of dermatological science and natural, high-quality ingredients. The brand develops gentle but highly effective skincare solutions that aim to restore and protect the skin's natural balance. With a focus on hypoallergenic and clean formulations, Dr. Althea offers products that are suitable for even the most sensitive skin types and deliver real, visible results.