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✨ Is your Vitamin C serum making your pigmentation WORSE? If you have skin of colour, using the wrong Vitamin C — or using it incorrectly — can darken hyperpigmentation instead of fading it. Dr Vanita Rattan, skin of colour specialist and cosmetic scientist, breaks down the 5 most common Vitamin C mistakes that could be sabotaging your skin — and exactly what to do instead. Vitamin C is one of the most powerful ingredients for fading dark spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — but only when used correctly. For melanin-rich skin, the wrong form, pH, or formulation can trigger oxidation, irritation, and even more pigmentation. In this video you’ll learn: • Why some Vitamin C serums create a “fake tan” darkening effect on skin of colour • How dropper bottle packaging secretly degrades your serum before it hits your skin • Why the acid form of Vitamin C can cause chemical burns and worsen PIH • Hidden irritants (NAFE violations) that inflame melanin-rich skin • Which ingredient combinations conflict with Vitamin C and damage your barrier • The AM & PM protocol Dr V recommends for safe, effective results Whether you’re dealing with dark spots, uneven skin tone, melasma, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, this video will help you use Vitamin C safely and effectively for skin of colour. 👍 FREE E-Book for Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF ✅ FREE 74-page Hair Growth Guide: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ngVGKc ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Are You Making These Vitamin C Mistakes? 01:33 Mistake #1: The “Fake Tan” Effect 02:10 Mistake #2: The “Dropper Bottle” Deception 02:48 Mistake #3: Ignoring the “Form” (The Acid Burn) 03:41 Mistake #4: The NAFE Violation (Hidden Irritants) 04:22 Mistake #5: The “Cocktail” Conflict 04:50 The Protocol 04:52 AM & PM Routine 05:20 The Solution: The “Why” Behind My Formula 06:20 The Vitamin C Formula Designed for Skin of Colour 📘 Download your FREE E-Guide to Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF Dr Vanita Rattan is a cosmetic scientist and skin of colour specialist. Her channel delivers science-backed skincare education covering hyperpigmentation, acne, melasma, sensitivity, ageing, and ingredient safety — for melanin-rich skin tones. 📲 Follow for more: Instagram (Brand): @skincarebydrv Instagram (Dr V): @drvanitarattan TikTok: @drvanitarattan Facebook Group: Skin of Colour Community ⚕️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional. #VitaminC #Hyperpigmentation #SkinOfColour #DarkSpots #MelaninSkin #PIH #Melasma #DrVanitaRattan #SkincareForBlackWomen #VitaminCSerum #SkincareTips #DoctorV #CosmeticScientist #EvenSkinTone #SkincareRoutine