ARISH DERMA · PRECISION ACTIVES · VIT C 20
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AHA 1% BHA 1% VITAMIN C 20% BRIGHTENING SERUM FOR DULL, UNEVEN AND CONGESTED SKIN
For skin that looks dull, uneven or congestedNot for skin that stings with acids; patch test first
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VIT C 20 puts Vitamin C 20% at the centre of a daily brightening serum for skin that looks dull, uneven and congested. AHA 1% and BHA 1% gently exfoliate; azelaic acid, niacinamide, vitamin E and licorice root support the tone and the barrier. Dermatologically tested and fragrance free, as printed on the pack.
FOR SKIN THAT LOOKS DULL, UNEVEN AND CONGESTED BY THE END OF THE DAY
Skin looks dull when its surface is uneven, when pigment sits in patches and when pores are clogged. Vitamin C is the antioxidant most used for the look of brightness; a low dose of AHA and BHA keeps the surface clear so that brightness can show, and the rest of the formula keeps skin calm and hydrated.
Vitamin C 20% is the hero. It is the antioxidant most used in skincare for the look of radiance and a more even tone, and the rest of the formula is built around keeping it effective on skin.
Vitamin C, azelaic acid, niacinamide and licorice root are each known for their work on the look of pigmentation and post-acne marks. Together they give the serum four routes to a more even tone.
AHA 1% loosens dead cells on the surface and BHA 1% works inside the pore. At these levels the aim is a smoother, clearer-looking surface day to day, not a peel.
Niacinamide and BHA are the two ingredients most associated with the look of enlarged pores and excess oil. Here they sit in support of the Vitamin C hero.
Vitamin E and niacinamide are the comfort side of the formula, and the serum is described as lightweight and quick to absorb without a greasy residue. One published review singles out the hydration.
The pack states fragrance free and dermatologically tested. It contains Vitamin C at 20% and two acids, so patch test before first use, especially if your skin is sensitive or new to actives.
ONE VITAMIN C HERO · TWO ACIDS · FOUR SUPPORTING ACTIVES
Vitamin C 20% is the formula anchor. AHA 1% and BHA 1% handle the surface; azelaic acid, niacinamide, vitamin E and licorice root support tone, barrier and stability. Open each card for what the ingredient is known for, without pretending that an ingredient's reputation and a measured result on this bottle are the same thing.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that skin cannot make for itself. In skincare it is known for supporting a brighter, more even look and for helping skin cope with daily environmental stress. The name states it at 20%. This card describes the ingredient, not a measured result on this bottle.
Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds between dead cells on the skin surface so they shed more evenly. At 1%, as stated in the name, the aim is daily surface smoothness rather than a peel. The claim is about the ingredient, not a result on the finished product.
Beta hydroxy acid is oil-soluble, which lets it work inside the pore lining where oil and dead cells collect. At 1%, as stated in the name, it supports the look of clearer pores. As with every card here, the claim is about the ingredient, not a result on this bottle.
Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid known in skincare for its calming character and for its work on the look of redness, uneven tone and post-acne marks. The pack does not state its level.
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 known for supporting the barrier, a more even-looking tone and the look of refined pores. In VIT C 20 it sits in support rather than as a headline percentage; the pack does not state its level.
Vitamin E is an oil-soluble antioxidant known for its nourishing feel and for working alongside Vitamin C, where it is often used to support the stability of the formula. This card describes the ingredient, not a measured result on this product.
Licorice root extract is known for glabridin, a compound used in skincare for its work on uneven tone, and for a soothing feel that balances an acid-containing formula. The claim is about the ingredient, not a result on this bottle.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GLOW CLAIM AND A GLOW ROUTINE
Skin looks bright when light reflects evenly off it. Dead cells, clogged pores and patches of pigment all scatter that light, which is why skin can be healthy and still look tired.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that skin uses up every day. Topping it up is known to support a more even, radiant look, and a small dose of AHA and BHA removes the dead cells that would otherwise sit on top of the result. Azelaic acid and licorice root are there to keep the tone calm. The honest payoff is skin that looks brighter and clearer while you keep using it with sunscreen, not a claim that a serum removes pigmentation for good.
THE DAILY VITAMIN C RITUAL
A few drops cover the face. Apply to cleansed skin, give it a moment before moisturiser, and follow the current pack for quantity and frequency. Vitamin C at this strength with acids deserves a patch test before first use.
After cleansing, dispense a few drops onto your fingertips. The serum is light and quick to absorb, so you do not need more.
Apply to the face in upward strokes and let it absorb before the next layer. If your skin is new to Vitamin C or acids, start with fewer applications a week and build up.
Follow with moisturiser. In the daytime finish with sunscreen; Vitamin C and sunscreen work better together, and acids make daily SPF non-negotiable. Follow the current pack for frequency.
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WHAT PUBLISHED REVIEWS DESCRIBE
No before-and-after photographs are shown for VIT C 20, because none have been taken under matched conditions. What the published reviews describe is a serum that hydrates as well as brightens and sits comfortably under daily sunscreen; the quotes below are copied word for word from this page's review widget.
“This new version is even better than the previous one. It contains essential amino acids and it gives hydration too. I use it everyday before applying my sunscreen.”— Srijit · published review
“Excellent product”— Goutam Sur · verified buyer
“Good one”— Poonam Jaiswal · verified buyer
BUILD A ROUTINE AROUND THE MORNING LAYER
Pair VIT C 20 with compatible Arish Derma and Arish face care, and adjust the frequency to your skin and the current pack directions.
Night-time partner for marks and tone
SPF 30 moisturiser to finish the morning layer
THE QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK BEFORE THEIR FIRST VITAMIN C SERUM
It is the reformulated version in the Arish Derma range, shown next to the earlier Arish Organic bottle in the product gallery. One published review describes the new version as better than the previous one.
It can tingle, especially on skin that is new to actives. Patch test on the inner forearm, wait 24 hours, and start with fewer applications a week before using it daily. The pack states dermatologically tested and fragrance free.
Either, as long as you wear sunscreen in the daytime. Many people use it in the morning under SPF, as one published review describes; follow the current pack for frequency.
Vitamin C in the morning and NIA 10 at night is a simple way to run both. Keep retinol and other strong acids to a different time of day, and give each layer a minute to absorb.
Yes. AHA and BHA make skin more sun-sensitive, and sun exposure is what keeps dark spots topped up. A daily SPF protects both your skin and the result.
Judge brightness over consistent weeks of use with sunscreen rather than days. No timeline is promised.
One last look
Cleansed skin. A few drops. Moisturiser and sunscreen. A Vitamin C ritual for skin that looks dull, uneven and congested.
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