Ascorbic and L-Ascorbic acids
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Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:20 pm

Hi, does anyone know a UK company selling L-ascorbic acid powder? I understand that this form of vitamin C is the best for use in serums, but I have only been able to find the Ascorbic acid for sale. Apparently the difference is the way in which the molecules are arranged[???] , and skin absorbs the L form more readily. I notice the US company Personal Formulator supply it, but the postage is a bit high and customs would have to be paid.
Thanks in advance to anyone who has any info
Andrevi

free skin care · Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:27 pm

i've been ordering from this site:

http://www.bulkactives.com/ascorbicacid.htm

Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:47 am

Someone on here once said the Solgar vitamin C powder is l-ascorbic, so I use that. Can buy it at many pharmacists or online quite easily

free skin care · Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:21 pm

daydreamingda wrote:

i've been ordering from this site:

http://www.bulkactives.com/ascorbicacid.htm

I've also ordered their L-ascorbic acid. Can you tell me how you use it. Do you make it into a serum, if so, what's your recipe?

I really wanted to use it by simply mixing a small amount in the palm of my hand with some moisturiser and then apply it to clean skin. This is how I used to use the Philosophy Vitamin C Powder. What do you think about this method? TIA.

free skin care · Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:50 am

Keliu wrote:

daydreamingda wrote:

i've been ordering from this site:

http://www.bulkactives.com/ascorbicacid.htm

I've also ordered their L-ascorbic acid. Can you tell me how you use it. Do you make it into a serum, if so, what's your recipe?

I really wanted to use it by simply mixing a small amount in the palm of my hand with some moisturiser and then apply it to clean skin. This is how I used to use the Philosophy Vitamin C Powder. What do you think about this method? TIA.

Hi Keliu,

mine is a serum. the recipe is simple:
1/4 tsp L-asorbic Acid
5 ml distilled water
2.5 ml propylene glycol
2.5 ml glycerin

I've never mixed t on my palm.... as i think it's hard to control the amt each time... Rolling Eyes

free skin care · Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:50 pm

I don't know if you have access to the "Aloette"
line there in the UK, but they do a fabulous Vitamin C powder you cocktail with your serums.
In Canada & The U.S. it's available on the shopping channels
I really love it, and after trying Vivier, and Cellex C serums, I prefer to use this and mix it with my facial serums.

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