Vitamin C: science, innovation and maximum efficacy in every ampoule

Vitamin C has established itself as one of the most widely studied and used ingredients in dermocosmetics thanks to its ability to target some of the main visible signs of skin aging. Its antioxidant action helps protect the skin against oxidative damage caused by external factors such as solar radiation or pollution, whilst helping to improve radiance, even out skin tone and promote firmer-looking skin.

However, working with Vitamin C, particularly in its pure form, also presents a significant formulation challenge. Therefore, understanding how this active ingredient works and how to preserve its properties is key to harnessing its full potential. 

The history of Vitamin C in dermocosmetics is relatively recent. But at MartiDerm, we have been working with this active ingredient since 1989, when we developed a pioneering formula that combined pure Vitamin C and proteoglycans in a format that was innovative for its time: ampoules.

Since then, we have devoted more than three decades to researching, formulating and innovating with Vitamin C, keeping pace with the scientific evolution of this active ingredient and developing solutions tailored to the skin’s changing needs.

That is why, when we talk about Vitamin C, we speak from experience. A legacy of innovation that continues to evolve. 

MartiDerm ampoules are serums for daily use formulated with a high concentration of active ingredients, including pure Vitamin C. However, when working with this active ingredient, efficacy depends not only on the formula, but also on how it is protected right up until the moment of application.

That is why we have developed a formulation capable of protecting the formula’s properties from external factors such as light, oxygen, water and temperature, helping to keep pure Vitamin C in optimal condition right up until it is going to be used. 

Understanding Vitamin C also means understanding how it works and why its formulation is so important. Through visual demonstrations, we explain complex scientific concepts in a simple and understandable way, helping you to discover everything from the antioxidant action of Vitamin C to the importance of protecting the active ingredient to preserve its efficacy.

Discover how experiments such as the oxidation of an apple, the reaction with iodine or the influence of water on the formulation enable us to visualise some of the scientific principles behind our ampoules.