Recovery Vitamin C Oil

Description

Gentle Barrier-Support Antioxidant Oil

Recovery Vitamin C Oil is a minimalist, barrier-first antioxidant oil created specifically for skin in its recovery phase – when inflammation has calmed, but the barrier is still fragile and easily overwhelmed.

Formulated with Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDA), a gentle, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C, this formula supports skin tone, antioxidant protection, and long-term skin strength without acidity, stinging, or overstimulation.

Unlike traditional Vitamin C serums that rely on water, low pH, or aggressive delivery systems, Recovery Vitamin C Oil works within the skin’s natural lipid structure, making it suitable for sensitive, eczema-prone, and post-flare skin.

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Why This Formula Is Different

This oil was intentionally designed with restraint.

Instead of complex botanicals or stimulating extracts, Vitamin C Recovery relies on predictable, skin-compatible lipids that help the barrier feel safe while gently supporting recovery.

High-Oleic Sunflower Oil
Rich in oleic acid, this nourishing oil supports lipid replenishment and skin comfort, making it especially well-suited for compromised or depleted barriers.

Squalane
A biomimetic lipid that mirrors the skin’s natural oils, helping improve softness, spreadability, and moisture retention without heaviness.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Exceptionally stable and cushioning, meadowfoam helps protect the integrity of the formula while supporting long-wearing comfort on sensitive skin.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Provides antioxidant protection for both the skin and the oils, supporting barrier resilience and formula stability.

THDA (Vitamin C)
A non-acidic, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C chosen for its high tolerability and suitability for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. When properly formulated, THDA meets ingredient criteria commonly accepted by organizations such as the National Eczema Association for products intended for eczema-prone skin.

Sensitive Skin & Eczema Considerations

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDA) is widely recognized in professional formulations for its gentle profile and high tolerability, making it especially suitable for sensitive and compromised skin.

This makes THDA an ideal Vitamin C option for:

• Eczema-prone skin

• Compromised or post-flare skin

• Sensitive skin that reacts to traditional acidic Vitamin C

• Barrier-repair focused routines

Unlike conventional Vitamin C serums that rely on low pH or aggressive delivery, THDA works within the skin’s lipid structure, supporting recovery without triggering discomfort or overstimulation.

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Who This Oil Is For

• Skin recovering from eczema flares or irritation

• Sensitive or reactive skin that cannot tolerate traditional Vitamin C

• Compromised or weakened skin barriers

• Those seeking gentle tone support without exfoliation or acids

When to Use

Golden Recovery belongs in the Recovery Phase – when skin is no longer inflamed but still needs quiet, consistent support. With continued use, it can transition into the Sustain Phase as a daily antioxidant maintenance oil.

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Formulator’s Note

Recovery Vitamin C Oil is intentionally simple. During recovery, skin responds best to predictability rather than complexity. This formula supports the skin without asking it to adapt, react, or defend itself.

Barrier-first. Low stimulation. Thoughtfully formulated.
Because skin that has been through enough deserves ingredients that respect it.