Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum

Use with caution. This serum contains licorice root extract (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate) and citrus essential oils which some healthcare providers recommend avoiding during pregnancy. While vitamin C itself is generally safe, consult your OB-GYN or dermatologist before use. Consider Ole Henriksen's simpler Truth Serum as a potentially safer alternative during pregnancy.

No, this serum is NOT safe for fungal acne. It contains several ingredients that can feed malassezia yeast, including Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (a fermented ingredient), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, and fatty acid-based emulsifiers. If you have fungal acne, consider Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum or Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow which are fungal acne-safe alternatives.

This serum already contains 5% PHA (a gentle exfoliating acid), so be cautious layering with other exfoliants. Vitamin C: Already included, no need to layer another. Retinol: Use separately—vitamin C in AM, retinol in PM. AHA/BHA: Avoid using in the same routine to prevent over-exfoliation. If you want to use AHA/BHA, use on alternate days. Always introduce new actives gradually.

This serum works best for normal, combination, and oily skin types looking to brighten, reduce dark spots, and improve texture. It's also good for those with early signs of aging. Those with dry skin can use it but should pair with a rich moisturizer. Sensitive skin should patch test first and consider the gentler Truth Serum instead. Not suitable for those with fungal acne or citrus allergies.

Immediately: Instant luminosity from banana powder pigments. Week 1: Brighter, bouncier skin (clinical studies show visible improvement in 7 days). Week 4: Improved texture and more even skin tone. Week 8+: Visible reduction in dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines. For best results, use consistently every morning for at least 8 weeks.

Use in your AM routine after cleansing and toning, but before moisturizer and sunscreen. Order: Cleanser → Toner → Banana Bright Serum → Moisturizer → Sunscreen. If using other serums, apply thinnest to thickest consistency. This serum can also be used at night, but it's most effective in the morning when vitamin C provides antioxidant protection against daily environmental stressors.

This serum has a low comedogenic rating of 1/5. The main ingredients (vitamin C derivative, PHAs, hyaluronic acid) are non-comedogenic. While it contains sunflower seed oil and some emulsifiers, these are in low concentrations. Most users with acne-prone skin tolerate it well. However, everyone's skin is different, so patch test if you're concerned about breakouts.

The serum has a 12-month PAO (Period After Opening). Thanks to the stable 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid derivative and airless pump packaging, it maintains potency much longer than pure L-ascorbic acid serums. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. If the product develops an off smell or changes color significantly, discontinue use.