An elegant, easy spreading, lubricious serum.

A high concentration of vitamin C metabolite to fade away aging blemishes and pigmentation blotches.

Some skin warmth may be noticeable for first several applications (it’s working).

Fast acting on key skin receptors

Organic rose hips hydrosol

Well tolerated vitamin C metabolite

Noticeable, visible improvement

Targeted Skin Type

Age spots, pigmentation issues, uneven tone and texture, unresponsive skin – these are C 12.5 SERUM targets.

Skincare Concerns

Note that any vitamin C topical can quickly generate skin receptor fatigue. Over frequent application will reverse visible benefits. The skin should be ‘surprised’ by this metabolite, never saturated by daily application.

Very high concentrations as found in C 12.5 SERUM to be applied every third evening per week (observe and adjust) usually works best.

Aging or youthful skin with uneven pigmentation and blemishes cannot be exfoliated to a more even tone or address unsightly age spots. Where it has lost its vitality and responsiveness new approaches are necessary.

There are ways to recover depleted skin and we encourage you to learn more about skin recovery at REFERENCE TOPICS find especially these topics: REPAIR MODEL and the TRAINING MODEL.

Formulation

A light, easy spreading, tack free serum

Ingredients: White Label

Organic green tea, vitamin C metabolite (tetrahexydecyl-ascorbate), organic hydrosol of rose hips, organic jojoba oil, kosher glycerine, mixed silicone, pre-polymer 2, polyquat 81, cellulose polymer, C12-15 ammonium alkyl esters, sodium benzoate, disodium EDTA, vanilla, lavender, citrus extract

Ingredients: Gray Label

Organic green tea, vitamin C metabolite (tetrahexydecyl-ascorbate), organic hydrosol of rose hips, organic jojoba oil, kosher glycerine, mixed silicone, pre-polymer 2, polyquat 81, cellulose polymer, C12-15 ammonium alkyl esters, sodium benzoate, disodium EDTA

Ingredient Call Outs

Free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates (SLS & SLES), triclocarban, triclosan. Gluten and cruelty free. Acid free. Glycol free.

“PIGMENTATATION SPOTS”

1. Apply C 12.5 SERUM two or three times (2x-3x) per week, evenings (observe and adjust).
2. After two weeks a second active may be introduced.
3. Do not exceed 2x per week if a second active is in play. We recommend the use of A 0.5 DROPS / A 0.5 SERUM or A 1.0 DROPS / A 1.0 SERUM once per week.
4. Minimize other leave-on products, too. Avoid makeup, moisturizers and sunblock.
5. Use only very mild products and very infrequently exfoliate. Exfoliation often increases visible pigmentation spots.
6. Discontinue entire regime for 7 days every month. Let skin rest, cleanse and leave-on REVIVE only.

TIP: Use REVIVE as a cleanser and a leave-on moisturizer to help keep visible blemishes in check.

VISIBLE AGING

1. Apply C 12.5 SERUM (2x-3x) per week, evenings.
2. After two weeks you may add any 302 active.
3. CERAMIDE SERUM or PRO HYA + would be excellent choices to use twice per week with C 12.5 SERUM.
4. If you have three actives in play, limit every active to once (1x) per week application.
5. NEVER have more than three actives in play during a week. Limit every active to once per week to keep skin fresh and not saturated if three are in play.
6. Minimize other products, especially makeup and moisturizers, avoid sunblock chemistry. Use REVIVE as cleanser, alternate with other cleanser, like 302 CLEANSER. Use REVIVE as moisturizer, too, especially if skin is unstable.

For your skin if these conditions exist:

Exfoliating acids usage is infrequent

Benzoyl peroxide free for 30 days

Not inflamed or visibly unstable

Sensitive but not visibly unstable

Light to average makeup usage

Not for your skin if these conditions exist:

Inflamed, unstable skin

Frequent exfoliation

Unusual oral medications causing skin instability (i.e. chemo, cortisones, thyroid meds) may cause erratic skin behavior.

Recommended frequency of use:

Two or three times (2x-3x) per week (observe and adjust)

After one month discontinue current active(s) regimen and allow skin to rest for a 7-10 days before resuming. This will allow skin reactions further out to be fresh and not weakened by over frequent or prolonged application periods.

Cleanse:

Note: two or three cleansers are recommended to be cycled through per week for best skin results.

Any 302 Skincare Cleanser or FACE & BODY BAR

REVIVE

Additional actives while using C 12.5 SERUM:

Do not introduce another active for 2 weeks.

Do not apply a second active more often than 2x per week.

You could have a third active in play.

Three actives per week = apply once per week (maximum).

If you have two or more actives in play AND are exfoliating frequently YOU WILL cause skin instability.

Additional leave-ons acceptable:

CALMING MIST

CALMING MIST recommended if two or more actives in play.

REVIVE, anytime

REMEDY (small pea sized amount for entire face)

LIGHT MOISTURIZER or BALANCE MOISTURIZER (on Actives free days)

Avoid:

Exfoliation

Scrubs

Heavy makeup

Benzoyl Peroxide

1 oz / 30 ml

4 oz / 120 ml (professionals only)