Ingredients Matter. Sourcing Matters. Especially When It Comes to Vitamin C.

When most people see “Vitamin C” on a skincare label, they think of brightness, glow, and healthy-looking skin. And yes — Vitamin C is one of the most beloved ingredients in skincare for a reason. It helps support a more radiant complexion, encourages an even-looking skin tone, and brings life back to skin that feels dull or tired.

But what many people don’t realize is this:

Not all Vitamin C is sourced the same way.

And to me, that matters.

At Love + Be Well, we believe ingredients are more than just names on a label. They carry a story. They come from somewhere. They are either thoughtfully chosen or simply selected because they are easy, inexpensive, or widely available.

That difference is important.

Ascorbic Acid Can Come From Different Sources

Ascorbic acid is the form of Vitamin C often used in skincare and wellness products. But ascorbic acid can be sourced in different ways.

Some ascorbic acid is made synthetically. In certain manufacturing processes, it can be derived through fermentation involving mold-based sources. Other forms may be sourced from plants, including citrus or cassava.

On a label, these may all appear under the same familiar name: ascorbic acid.

But behind that ingredient name, the source can be very different.

And this is where sourcing becomes part of the integrity of a product.

Why Sourcing Matters to Us

My journey into clean living began long before Love + Be Well became a skincare brand. After my MS diagnosis in 2014, I started looking closely at everything I was putting in and on my body. Food. Household products. Skincare. Supplements. Ingredients I used to overlook suddenly became part of a much bigger conversation about wellness, trust, and nourishment.

That journey changed the way I see formulation.

I don’t just ask, “Does this ingredient work?”

I ask:

Where does it come from?
How is it sourced?
Does it align with the way I want to care for my body and my skin?
Would I feel good giving this to my daughters, my friends, my customers?

Because clean beauty is not just about avoiding certain ingredients. It is also about choosing better ones.

Our Vitamin C Comes From Citrus Peel

All Love + Be Well Vitamin C products are made with citrus peel ascorbic acid.

We chose this source intentionally.

Citrus peels are naturally rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, and they beautifully align with our philosophy of using ingredients that feel close to nature, purposeful, and supportive of healthy, glowing skin.

For us, citrus peel ascorbic acid feels like the right choice — not just because of what it does for the skin, but because of where it comes from.

It reflects the care we put into every formula.

The Love + Be Well Standard

Every product we create is rooted in the belief that your skin deserves ingredients that are thoughtful, effective, and beautifully sourced.

Vitamin C should do more than sound good on a label. It should reflect a deeper commitment to quality.

That is why we take the time to choose ingredients that feel aligned with our values — clean, elevated, intentional, and supportive of graceful aging.

Because your skin is living.
Your body is wise.
And what you use every day matters.

A More Thoughtful Glow

The glow we believe in is not harsh, rushed, or artificial.

It is nourished.
It is cared for.
It is supported by ingredients chosen with intention.

So when you reach for one of our Vitamin C products, know that it was created with more than brightness in mind. It was created with sourcing, integrity, and your well-being at the heart of the formula.

Because ingredients matter.

Sourcing matters.

And your skin deserves both.

 

xo,

Natalie