Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 63% — Overview
Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 63% is a brightening and antioxidant-rich serum formulated to enhance radiance, improve uneven skin tone, and support a more youthful, glowing complexion. Unlike many vitamin C serums that use purely synthetic bases, this one uses a high portion of natural sea buckthorn water as the base — making it gentler and more hydrating for a wide range of skin types, including sensitive skin.
Benefits
🍊 Brightens & Evens Skin Tone
The serum’s hero ingredient is 63 % Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) water, a natural source rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that helps fade dark spots, dullness, and post-acne marks over time.
It also typically includes stable vitamin C derivatives (like 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid) that help deliver brightening without the irritation often associated with pure L-ascorbic acid.
🌟 Supports Anti-Pigmentation & Dark Spot Fading
With tranexamic acid and niacinamide, the serum targets pigmentation concerns like stubborn marks and melasma by modulating melanin production and refining skin texture.
💧 Hydrates & Plumps
Often formulated with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, the serum helps draw moisture deep into the skin, keeping it plump, smooth, and youthful-looking without a heavy or greasy feel.
🌿 Soothes & Protects
With soothing and barrier-supporting botanicals like Centella Asiatica leaf water and antioxidants such as tocopherol (vitamin E), the formula helps calm irritation and reinforces skin health.
☀️ Lightweight & Daily-Friendly
The texture is typically lightweight, non-sticky, and fast-absorbing, making it ideal for both AM and PM routines — and suitable under makeup. Many versions are formulated without artificial colors or fragrance, helping reduce irritation risk.