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Nubeean Noosa
Chemical Free 20% Vitamin C Serum | Australian Made for Sun-Damaged Skin
Transform Sun-Damaged Australian Skin with Clinical-Strength Vitamin C
Your most powerful defense against premature aging, our 20% Vitamin C serum combines concentrated active ingredients with barrier-supporting olive squalane. Formulated by Naturopath Sarah Luck specifically for Australian skin conditions, this preservative-free serum delivers professional-grade results while supporting your skin's natural microbiome.
Triple-Action Formula
- Potent Antioxidant Protection: Guards against UV damage and environmental stress
- Intensive Moisturization: Oil-based formula deeply hydrates without disrupting your skin barrier
- Microbiome Support: Preservative-free formulation maintains healthy skin bacteria balance
Why Choose Our Vitamin C Serum?
- Concentrated 20% Vitamin C: Maximum results without irritation
- 4 Clean Ingredients: No fillers, preservatives, or synthetic additives
- Small-Batch Production: Freshly made in Noosa for optimal potency
- Barrier-Friendly: No emulsifiers that can strip your skin
- Multi-Use Formula: Works as serum, moisturizer, and eye treatment
Visible Results for:
- Sun damage and hyperpigmentation
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Dryness and dullness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Loss of elasticity
- Sensitive and reactive skin
Professional-Grade Formulation
Crafted with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (vitamin C) in an olive squalane base, this stable formula maintains its potency without oxidizing. Packaged in protective amber glass with airless pumps to ensure maximum efficacy.
Clean, Skin-Microbiome-Supporting Ingredients:
- Olive squalane (barrier-strengthening base)
- Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) 20%
- Natural vitamin E (antioxidant stabilizer)
- Distilled Lemon oil (natural brightening)
Available Sizes:
- 15ml: AU$38 (Perfect for travel or first-time users)
- 30ml: AU$70 (Most popular size)
- 100ml: AU$210 (Best value refill option)
Perfect For All Skin Types:
Specially formulated for mature, sun-damaged, and sensitive skin. Our preservative-free, microbiome-friendly formula is suitable for:
- Dry and dehydrated skin
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- Acne-prone skin
- Rosacea-prone skin
- Combination skin
- Aging skin
Expert Tip from Sarah:
"For optimal results, apply in the morning after cleansing. The oil-based formula creates a protective barrier that works with your sunscreen to defend against environmental damage throughout the day."
Why Trust Healthy Skin[care]?
- Formulated by a Naturopath with 25+ years experience
- Made in small batches in Noosa, Australia
- Free from harmful preservatives and emulsifiers
- Supports your skin's natural barrier and microbiome
- Concentrated formula without water dilution
Related Products:
- Vitamin C Serum + 1% Bakuchiol (Natural retinol alternative)
- Sensitive C Serum (10% strength)
- Sensitive C Serum PLUS (Vitamin C with natural retinol alternative for sensitive skin)
Chemical Free Vitamin C Serum Ingredients*
- Squalane (plant origin NOT shark liver)
- Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)
- Distilled lemon oil (Citrus limon)
- Rosemary extract
Where are the rest of the ingredients?
If you’re reading this ingredients list, chances are you’re wondering where the rest of our ingredients are? Surely these are just the active ingredients?
After all, most other vitamin C serums on the market have anywhere from 12-18 different ingredients.
These are the ONLY ingredients in our minimalist vitamin C serums. What we leave out is as important as what we put in.
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD-C) is a premium vitamin C derivative (ester). The benefits of THD-C over L ascorbic acid include:
- Fat soluble form of vitamin C means that it can cross the skin’s lipid barrier easily to be absorbed deeper within the skin where it can more effectively support collagen.
- THD-C is more stable. L ascorbic acid oxidises easily and readily when exposed to light, heat and oxygen.
- THD-C can be formulated at a skin friendly pH making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin. L ascorbic should be formulated at an acidic pH of around 2.5-3.5 (similar acidity to red wine) for stability and maximal skin absorption.
- The oil soluble property of THD-C means that our vitamin C serums can be formulated without any water- or water-soluble ingredients. This means that they require NO preservatives or antimicrobials, making them safer for you and your skin microbiome (the garden of bacteria and other microbes that call your skin home).
Squalane
Squalane is a skin biocompatible oil derived from olives, sugar cane or shark livers. Obviously, we choose to use 100% plant derived squalane. Essentially identical to a lipid (oil) produced in abundance by healthy, young skin that decreases significantly from around mid 30’s.
It’s a light, dry and readily absorbed oil that has incredible benefits for all skin types. It intensively moisturises and plumps up dry skin to minimise the appearance of fine lines.
It gives skin a beautiful, luminous glow. It's one of the safest and most non reactive skin care ingredients making it ideal for even the most sensitive skin. It’s a hard working, luxurious multi tasker and is suitable for dry and oily skin as well as every skin type in between.
Distilled Lemon Oil
With it’s fresh, clean and bright aroma, distilled Lemon Oil will bring a smile to your face every time you apply this 100% natural serum. It also helps with balancing the skin microbiome and oil production.
Rosemary Extract
Rosemary extract is a potent natural antioxidant that helps to protect and stabilise the other ingredients.
*These are full ingredients list for chemical free Vitamin C Serum 10%, 20% and 30%. We pride ourselves on our authentic approach to Healthy Skin[care]. Our active ingredients are our only ingredients.
Chemical free Vitamin C Serums are FREE from
Our products are 100% natural and free from skincare nasties like parabens, phthalates, fragrances, sulphates, siloxanes, PEG's or propylene/butylene glycol.
We also choose to avoid using ingredients derived from Palm Oil (which is actually MUCH more difficult than avoiding the not-so-nice ingredients).
Choosing which strength Vitamin C Serum is right for YOUR skin
Not sure which strength vitamin C serum is right for your skin? Read our handy guide on choosing the right strength vitamin C serum here: How To Choose A Vitamin C Serum: Which Strength Is Right For Me? – Nubeean Noosa
How to use Chemical Free Vitamin C Serum
Choose the right strength for your skin:
- 10% vitamin C is best for sensitive skin or under 20 years.
- 20% is ideal for all skin types wanting to use vitamin C serum daily.
- 30% is best if you're looking to add in a vitamin C serum just a few times per week, or, you have very sun damaged skin.
3-in-1 Vitamin C Serum
Chemical free vitamin C serums triples up as moisturiser, serum and eye treatment in one product.
Authentic minimalist skincare that’s better for your skin, your bank balance and the environment.
Instructions for using vitamin C serum
Our chemical free vitamin C serum contains no water, so best results are achieved when applying to damp skin from toner or straight after cleansing.
Apply half to one pump of serum and spread over finger tips.
Gently pat the serum over damp face, throat and décolletage then massage to spread evenly.
Wait 5-10 minutes to let serum absorb before applying makeup or other products.
Safe to use alongside retinol and tretinoin. If using copper peptides, apply at different ends of the day (eg. vitamin C serum in the morning and copper peptides at night time).
Dry skin
Use once or twice daily. Once absorbed you can apply your favourite moisturiser to dry areas.
Normal and Combination Skin
Use once or twice daily. You will not need another moisturiser over the top.
Oily skin
Healthy Skin[care] vitamin C serums contain no water or water soluble ingredients, they are highly concentrated so a little goes a long way, especially for oily skin.
As there is no water in the serum, it's important that you apply to damp skin for best results and to avoid applying excess product. The moisture on your skin will help to ensure that the serum is spread evenly over your skin and absorbed quickly.
Squalane is one of the most biocompatible skincare ingredients available - it will not block pores or cause breakouts. It won't make your skin look shiny or greasy. It will impart a luminous glow, helping to give you a fresher complexion.
Sun damaged skin
Use twice daily. Best used in combination with Probiotic Toners which contain Vitamin B3 (niacinamide). Use Pomegranate & Broccoli Sprout Mask 2-3 times weekly for an extra antioxidant boost.
Vitamin C serums should also be applied to skin as soon as possible after spending time in the sun, wind or other harsh environments. They make a great supportive skin treatment during times of stress or during/after illness to safely brighten complexion and keep skin moisturised and looking & feeling healthier.