Brightening Vitamin C Serum 30 ml

The Brightening Vitamin C Serum from TEAM DR JOSEPH is an intensive antioxidant serum for dull, tired skin, hyperpigmentation, and an uneven skin tone. At its core is stabilized vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate): an especially stable and well-tolerated form of vitamin C that protects against free radicals, helps reduce pigmentation, and supports the skin’s natural radiance.

Vitamin C is complemented by astaxanthin and biotechnologically derived plant cell cultures from pomegranate and cotton. This exceptional antioxidant complex protects against oxidative stress and supports regeneration and resilience. Licorice root also helps promote a more even skin tone, while summer snowflake helps make fine lines appear smoother.

• Antioxidant vitamin C serum for a more even, clearer, and more radiant complexion
• For all skin types, especially skin with hyperpigmentation, and skin that appears dull, tired, and uneven
• Helps visibly reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation
• Protects against oxidative stress and supports the skin’s resilience
• With stabilized vitamin C, astaxanthin, pomegranate, cotton, licorice root, summer snowflake, hyaluronic acid, and betaine
• Lightweight gel serum that absorbs quickly and is also suitable for sensitive skin
• Clinically tested: 11.9% brighter pigmentation, 6% more radiance after 56 days
• COSMOS NATURAL / ICEA certified, vegan, and 99.95% of natural origin
  

Hyaluronic acid, betaine, trehalose, and yuzu oil simultaneously provide the skin with moisture and support its natural protective barrier. Despite its high concentration of active ingredients, the texture remains a lightweight, fast-absorbing gel serum and is also suitable for sensitive skin.

The clinical results after 56 days are particularly impressive: pigmentation was lightened by an average of 11.9%, radiance improved by 6%, and a more even complexion was measured in 100% of participants. In the self-assessment, 100% also confirmed less visible dark spots, increased radiance, and good skin tolerance.

A very good choice when hyperpigmentation, a dull complexion, and the first signs of skin aging simultaneously are the focus. Find more targeted care in our products for hyperpigmentation and in our selection of facial serums.

Since 1986, TEAM DR JOSEPH has combined traditional botanical knowledge with modern cosmetic research. In the Brightening Vitamin C Serum, stabilized vitamin C meets highly effective antioxidants and biotechnologically derived plant actives for a visibly more even, radiant complexion.

Read more about the brand in our article TEAM DR JOSEPH – 40 years of natural cosmetics from South Tyrol.

Key active ingredients

• Stabilized vitamin C & astaxanthin – Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is an especially stable and well-tolerated form of vitamin C. It provides antioxidant protection, supports a more even skin tone, and helps reduce hyperpigmentation. Astaxanthin from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis complements the formula as a highly effective antioxidant against oxidative stress and premature skin aging.
• Pomegranate & cotton – Biotechnologically derived plant cell cultures from pomegranate and cotton form a special phyto-complex. They support the skin’s regeneration and vitality and help strengthen its resilience against oxidative stress.
• Licorice root & summer snowflake – Licorice root supports a more even skin tone and specifically complements vitamin C in addressing hyperpigmentation. Summer snowflake has a soothing and relaxing effect on the skin and supports the smoothing of fine lines, including expression lines.
• Hyaluronic acid, betaine & trehalose – The moisturizing complex binds water in the skin, protects against dehydration, and supports the natural skin barrier. This allows the serum to combine its intensive brightening and antioxidant effects with a supple, well-hydrated skin feel.

How to use

• In the morning and evening after cleansing and toner, apply 1–2 pumps to the face, neck, and décolleté.
• Then apply your usual face cream.
• During the day, always finish your routine with a suitable facial sunscreen.
• The stable vitamin C derivative is suitable for both morning and evening routines.
• TEAM DR JOSEPH recommends using stronger acid products at a different point in your routine.
  

Ingredients

Aqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Callus Culture / Punica Granatum Callus Culture Lysate, Betaine, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract*, Trehalose, Citrus Junos Seed Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Lavandula Oil / Extract*, Rose Flower Oil / Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Herb Oil, Boswellia Serrata Oil, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Glyceryl Caprylate / Caprate, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopherol, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Linalool, Citric Acid, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Decyl Glucoside, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalyl Acetate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Geranyl Acetate, Glycine Max Oil.

*from controlled organic cultivation
**Fragrance 100% of natural origin

99.95% of the ingredients are of natural origin.

FAQ

Which skin types is the Brightening Vitamin C Serum suitable for?
The serum is suitable for all skin types, especially skin with hyperpigmentation, an uneven skin tone, and skin that appears dull and tired. The well-tolerated formula can also be used on sensitive skin.

Which form of vitamin C does it contain?
TEAM DR JOSEPH uses Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a water-soluble and particularly stable vitamin C derivative. Unlike pure L-Ascorbic Acid, it is less sensitive to light and oxygen while also being very well tolerated by the skin.

Does the serum really help with hyperpigmentation?
Yes. In an independent clinical study of 20 women over 35 with hyperpigmentation, pigmentation was found to be lightened by an average of 11.9% after 56 days. All participants also showed a more even complexion.

When will initial results be visible?
Increased freshness and radiance may become visible after just a few weeks of regular use. The clinical data on pigmentation, radiance, and evenness were collected after 56 days of daily use.

Can I use the vitamin C serum in the morning?
Yes. Stabilized vitamin C can be used in the morning and evening. Especially in the morning, its antioxidant effect complements daily protection against oxidative stress. Sunscreen remains essential, however.

Can I combine the serum with acids?
Generally, yes. However, TEAM DR JOSEPH recommends using stronger acid products at a different time – for example, vitamin C in the morning and an acid peel in the evening or on separate days.

Does the serum contain pure ascorbic acid?
No. It uses the more stable vitamin C derivative Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. This makes the formula less prone to oxidation and also well suited to more sensitive skin.