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Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:15 am  |
| Serums with minimum 10 % vit C can help fading spots and pigmentation. Some of the most popular vit C serums sold by EDS are Vivier, CellularskinRX C+, PSF C serum and one of my own favorites, SkinMedica C Complex. |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:25 am |
Your best choice will probably be a vit C serum with l-ascorbic acid, as it seems to have more scientific backing than the vit C derivatives.
The drawback is that l-ascorbic acid is highly unstable, and some of the C serums oxidize too quickly after opening. If the serum turns dark, it can do more harm than good on your skin. In my own experience, CellularskinRX C +, Vivier serums and SkinMedica Complex are stable for several months after opening.
Some people find l-ascorbic acid irritating, and it can cause clogged pores with some. If that's the case, a serum with a vit C derivative can be a better choice. A brand to consider is Janson Beckett C & C serum that contains two different vit C derivatives and a fairly high amount of mulberry extract.
On my skin SkinMedica was less likely to clog pores than any of the other serums I have been using. It contains 10 % l-ascorbic acid and 5 % of the oil soluble form tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and vit E in an anhydreous silicone base. It's a light, creamy gel.
No matter which serum you will go for, it's wise to buy sample sizes first. On Ebay you can buy samples of SkinMedica and SkinCeuticals serums (and perhaps others). Good luck.  |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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