Skin Renewal Therapy is a unique formula with a high concentration of L-Ascorbic Vitamin C; the only vitamin C proven to stimulate collagen production and increase skin cell renewal. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles and helps heal sun damaged skin while providing maximum moisture, protection and rejuvenation.

Vitamin C is the most abundant anti-oxidant found naturally in the skin and is a critical component for simulating the production of collagen, which is an essential protein necessary for strong, healthy skin. The collagen protein is a kind of biological mortar located in the skin's second layer that forms the foundation for the underlying skin and keeps it firmer and appearing younger. Collagen production decreases with age, and when the level of collagen drops low enough, the underlying structure of the skin weakens, becomes less firm, and allows skin sagging and wrinkling to develop. It is difficult to get a high enough volume of vitamin C in the skin to start the production of the collagen protein through diet alone. Experts say that no research has shown that taking oral vitamin C supplements affects the aging process of the skin in any way. For the maximum amount of skin repair and protection, many studies have shown that vitamin C needs to be topically applied and absorbed into the skin. Vitamin C cream can reverse the signs of photo-aging, (one of the processes that cause a decrease in the production of collagen) causing skin to wrinkle. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, meaning that it is not stored in the body. The body will naturally eliminate any amount of vitamin C that it doesn't use.

According to Dr. Burke from the American Academy of Dermatology, “Vitamin C is depleted when the skin is exposed to the sun, pollution or smoking. Even minimal UV exposure can decrease the vitamin C level in the skin by 30%, while exposure to the ozone of city pollution can decrease the level by 55%.” UV rays also affect the production of collagen, therefore the more time that is spent in the sun, the sooner the aging process will begin.

Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant that has a proven ability to neutralize damage to skin cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are one of the major causes of aging of the skin. According to a new French study, published in the European Journal of Dermatology, “one way to stave off the ravages of both time and sun damage is to boost collagen production via topical application of creams containing vitamin C.”

C-Max Vitamin C Skin Repair Formula contains 6.5% of L-Ascorbic Acid, the only form of Vitamin C that actually repairs the skin.

SMELL/TEXTURE: This product has a light vitamin C smell, but it's not to potent. It is a smooth cream. Some customers prefer to use it under another cream for antioxidant support, while others like to use it as a night cream only.  It's not as heavy as I would think for a night cream.  I've used it on the backs of my hands where I've had sun exposure. I'm hoping with consistent results I may have some positive results there.  We sometimes forget our hands - and they speak loudly as we get older.

Uses Organic Ingredients, GMO Free, Recyclable Container, Gluten-Free

CONTAINS: Purified Water, Acerola Extract (L-Ascorbic Vitamin C), Aloe Vera Gel*, Sesame Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil, Lecithin, Vegetable Glycerin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Glyceryl Behenate (Coconut Oil), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Oil), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Squalene (Olive Oil), Rosehip Oil, Shea Butter, Chamomile Extract*, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Grape Seed Extract*. *Certified Organic Herb