Vitamin C Booster serum is an anti-aging serum in a 10 ml package manufactured by Gianluca Mech S.p.A.

Indications (from the site www.gianlucamech.com): Intensive anti-aging treatment based on tri-complex vitamin C with bio-intelligent collastin booster peptides. Vitamin C Booster Serum is a powerful anti-aging serum suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive. It stimulates the production of collagen

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Propanediol, 3-o-Ethyl ascorbic acid, Ethylhexyl olivate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Ascorbic acid, Citrus sinensis (orange) fruit extract*, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Coco-caprylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, polyglyceryl-4 olivate, Cyclodextrin, Sorbitol, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Lecithin, Sodium polyacrylate, Lactic acid, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Polyvinyl alcohol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. * Da agricoltura biologica / From organic agriculture

Let's review the most significant ingredients in order of quantity as listed on the label:

Propanediol. It is derived from glycerin and is used as a lubricant by the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

3- O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a chemical compound, a stable derivative of l-ascorbic acid with an ethyl group at the third carbon position, has been developed and is used by the cosmetic industry in topical skin care products and a good whitening ingredient in cosmetics.

Ethylhexyl olivate is a chemical compound, ester produced by the reaction of olive oil with ethylhexanol. It occurs in liquid form odorless and colorless and is used in cosmetics as an emollient. It is a fatty acid with low viscosity, easily biodegradable. It does not contain any substance classified as pollutant

Sodio Ascorbyl Fosfato is a chemical compound, a sodium salt of ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, is a strong antioxidant with properties similar to those of ascorbic acid and exerts a strong biological contrast in cells against reactive oxygen radicals in excess.

Acido ascorbico  Ascorbic Acid is a chemical compound, a synthesized vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed for tissue growth and repair in all parts of the body. It is used to: make an important protein for skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels; heal wounds and scars; and repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth in a healthy state.

Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate is a natural peptide derived from palm, ester of palmitic acid. It is used in cosmetics to deliver another peptide, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, to collagen-producing cells. Its function is as a moisturizing and collagen-stimulating agent to reduce wrinkles and skin lines.

Senna (Cassia angustifolia, Vahl) is a medicinal plant that reaches a height of 5 meters and more, belonging to the Caesalpiniaceae family and comes from India, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan. It is a very interesting plant from a health point of view as it has antibacterial properties and is used to treat skin diseases, helminthic and parasitic infections.

These are the most relevant ingredients out of the 30 that make up the Vitamin C Booster serum formula and will reach our skin. All great components, none that cause concern. Phenoxyethanol, a synthetic preservative, is the only one that may have some contraindications if included in amounts greater than 1%, but this is not the case as it is in the penultimate place on the label, so in minimal amounts.

Conclusions

Excellent product using synthesized vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid and l-ascorbic acid with its derivatives for anti-aging skin treatment. The addition of a palm ester (Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate) and an olive oil ester (Ethylhexyl olivate), even if only in the function of carrier and emollient, respectively, confirm the validity of a formula definitely aimed at improving the appearance of the skin.