Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum
For dramatically brighter, dewy skin.
Get dramatically brighter, dewy skin with this powerful active botanical antioxidant serum. Two different types of Vitamin C work to give you a dewy glow, even out skin tone, and protect against future ageing. ... Read More
Get dramatically brighter, dewy skin with this powerful active botanical antioxidant serum. Two different types of Vitamin C work to give you a dewy glow, even out skin tone, and protect against future ageing. The resilience of New Zealand botanicals, which are known for thriving in extreme UV environments, provide added protection; NZ blackcurrants (rich in fruit antioxidants to protect against UV damage), Sauvignon Blanc grape seed (protect and reverse signs of ageing), mamaku black fern (hydrating and tightening effect), and kānuka (healing and anti-inflammatory) work synergistically to protect skin from daily damage.
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Active Ingredients
A power blend of two different types of Vitamin C; 13% Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (the most stable and easily absorbable form of Vitamin C) and 2% Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (with additional brightening capabilities) that work together to give you a dewy glow, brighten skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating your own collagen production.
Antioxidant and very hydrating molecule because it works as a both a humectant (to absorb water into the skin) and an emollient (to trap water in the skin). It also improves the protective ability of Vitamin C.
Antioxidant that acts as a shield to protect against free radical formation and also works synergistically to boost the efficacy of the Vitamin C’s.
Antioxidant that acts as a shield to protect against free radical formation and also works synergistically to boost the efficacy of the Vitamin C’s.
Protect against UV damage with the highest anthocyanin levels of any berries. Anthocyanins are like a "plant sunscreen" that guard cells from damage by UV exposure.
Grown in the Marlborough valleys, these seeds have twice as many polyphenols as any other grape seeds in the world. Polyphenols reverse the signs of ageing like sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles, and they protect against future UV skin damage.
Native black fern that contains a unique natural elixir of biopolymers and nutrients which lift and tighten the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Soothes and repairs damaged or inflamed skin due to its high concentration of arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs), which are known immunostimulators that heal and strengthen skin.
A natural form of Vitamin A and essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 (linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid) to soften skin and improve skin barrier function. Wild-harvested from Wanaka.
Aqua, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C, 13%), Glycerin, Algae Extract* (2.7%), Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Vitamin C, 2%), Tocopherol (Vitamin E, 1%), Betaine, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil (1%), Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit Extract*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract* , Kunzea Ericoides (Kanuka) Leaf Extract*, Cyathea Medullaris (Mamaku) Leaf Extract*, Sodium Hyaluronate **, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitylglucoside, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Anhydroxylitol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Ferulic Acid, Polygonum Tinctorium (Indigo) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed (Sunflower Seed) Oil, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Glucose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf Extract, Parfum, Limonene, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract.
* NZ native
** Low & High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
parabens, phthalates, proplelyne and butelyne glycol, sulphates (SLS, SLES), artificial dyes and synthetic fragrances.
How to Use
Pump and apply to clean skin in the mornings, followed by your favourite moisturiser + SPF.
Pro tip: Apply to slightly damp skin to increase penetration and lock in moisture. Also, store your Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum in the fridge. The cold helps ingredients stay potent for longer – especially antioxidants – and cooler temperatures help to Constrict blood vessels, which can decrease puffiness and redness.
Sensory
A light-weight cooling morning serum will awaken the senses, leaving skin feeling refreshed, toned, firm and ready for the day.
The light scent * is evocative of long summer days on New Zealand beaches, where the forests grow right up to the sand so the warm aromas of the beach mingle with fresh botanicals from the forest.
* Note 100% plant-based natural fragrance is organic and COSMOS certified
Vitamin C is a power player in creating that dewy, youthful glow. There are a gazillion studies proving it to work time and time again; offering a ton of regenerative benefits for your skin. When applied topically, it remains on the skin for 48 hours thereby having 30 times the therapeutic effect of oral vitamin C.
We have recently updated our Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum formula look and feel. We want to assure you that it is still the same product and uses the same active ingredients. The change in colour and texture is purely an aesthetic update designed to enhance the skin feel and provide a smoother application experience. The new version may appear lighter and have a slightly smoother consistency compared to the previous yellow liquid you are used to. Rest assured, the efficacy of the product remains unchanged, and you will continue to enjoy the same benefits.
80% of extrinsic aging is caused by UV exposure (US Environmental Protection Agency). More and more dermatologists and skin care experts now recommend wearing an antioxidant serum and a sunscreen — and many of them believe the antioxidant is the more important half of the duo.
While SPF should be your first line of defence, and does an excellent job of protecting against UVA & UVB, it only reduces free radical damage by 55%. The residual UV exposure from the rays that get through can trigger free-radical damage that accelerates skin aging, in the form of wrinkles, dark spots, loss of firmness, and other issues.
Antioxidants can help compensate for sunscreen’s inherent shortcomings (and for human error in application) by neutralizing the free-radical damage that sun exposure causes.
New Zealand’s botanicals are unique globally. Because they experience some of the greatest UV exposure on the planet - up to 40% higher than similar latitudes in North America - to survive they’ve had to develop a defensive mechanism. They generate incredibly high levels of antioxidants.
And these antioxidants benefit our skin in the same way they benefit the plants, protecting and repairing the cells to promote healthy, clear, luminous skin.
We use Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as our core vitamin C because it is GENTLE and STABLE (i.e. the good stuff reaches your skin). Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) is the holy grail as it offers similar perks as L-ascorbic acid, mainly antioxidants, and collagen-boosting and pigment-evening properties. Research has also shown it can regulate sebum production and acne inflammation, sebum oxidation (which is the early stages of acne development) so it’s essentially stopping acne production process before its begun. Boom.
We strategically combine Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate with a second complimentary form of vitamin C, called Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate. Another super-stable form of Vitamin C, studies demonstrate that Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate will remain in the skin cells forty to eighty times longer than L-ascorbic Acid and will have as much as four times the effect[1]. Additionally, studies have shown faster absorption into the skin than other forms of vitamin C owing to its lipid solubility[2].
[1] Stamford, n. (2012).
Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 11(4), 310-317
[2] Pilot evaluation of safety, efficacy, and tolerability of a new topical formulation for facial hyperpigmentation, combining ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and crosslinked resilient hyaluronic acid, Hema Sundaram, MD, 2018
The Morning Dew Vitamin C serum is great for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
We do everything we can to source materials that are both safe for the planet and safe for the person. We also ensure our ingredients are sustainably produced, have a low impact on the land, and are easily regenerated. For example, in marine algae harvesting, our suppliers follow Tikanga Māori - a strict, traditional harvesting practice of the indigenous people of New Zealand. By using this time proven approach, we harvest our ingredients without compromising our environmental and social responsibilities. This respectful approach means we can offer high potency natural bioactives whilst respecting the land and water that the ingredients came from.
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