Vitamin C Serum question
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enjoys freebies · Fri Oct 01, 2004 5:02 am Quote

Anyone use Vitamin C serurms at night? I am liking more and more Cellularskinrx serum, but still cant use it during the day under makeup, its just a little too oily and makes my pores and lines look worse! But I love what its doing to my skin otherwise, I use it first thing in the morning and leave it on as long as possible before I put on my makeup for the day. Luckily I start work at 2.30pm so I can get in good few hours of treatment! I have just ordered 2nd bottle as I dont want to run out, and had nice email back from the company suggesting it can be used at night time too,something I had avoided as I always thought it was effective much more during the day. I usually just use a little md forte lotion at night and nothing else. Maybe alternate nights would be good? I dont want to give up my md forte as its been brillant for keeping pimples etc at bay.

Fri Oct 01, 2004 7:31 am Quote

You can use it at night, you're just not getting as much of a benefit. Have you tried blotting it with a tissue after giving it about 10 minutes to sink in? That might help.

enjoys freebies · Fri Oct 01, 2004 7:41 am Quote

Why is it that it doesn't benefit the skin at night? I know that it helps with uv protection, but as one of the main things is helping collegen regeneration, why would it stop at night...I don't get it Think

enjoys freebies · Fri Oct 01, 2004 8:04 am Quote

Lee, I use the same brand (cellularskinrx.com) but no oiliness on me. I'm combo skin. I only use one drop each on my forehead, cheeks, neck and chest though. That stuff is so incredibly spreadable. I have to be careful not to overdo it. I used to use it only in the AM but then when I reordered I got the same note you got I guess so I started using it every other night -alternating with Retin-A. I'm liking the results quite a bit. I also started making sure that I covered my undereye area with it, too and that's made that whole area look much better. I think it's the retexturing of my skin and the clarity that makes me just love my C! Smile

Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:51 am Quote

These are best to use during the day, as you will benefit from the antioxidant protection. Though I am not familiar with the brand that you are using, know that a serum ought not make your skin oily! Perhaps you are applying too much, or using other skincare that is causing too much oil-production, or that has too much oil in it?

If you seek an oil-controlling product, containing Vit.C, you should consider using Jan Marini's C-Esta Oil Control Serum. Otherwise, implement an oil-controlling moisturizer such as Dermalogica's Oil Control Lotion.

enjoys freebies · Fri Oct 01, 2004 12:07 pm Quote

Think I will start using it alternative nights and see how it goes. Betterat40..are you using the Retin A for lines or acne? I used it years ago for acne, and found it to be really good. I might try it again to help improve texture of my skin. As far as oiliness of the serum goes, I have always had trouble with oily skin and shine within an hour usually!

enjoys freebies · Fri Oct 01, 2004 2:43 pm Quote

Both actually. I thought it would ward off wrinkles by thickening my skin and it has helped quite a bit in preventing cystic acne for me. I use it as a spot treatment when I feel a sore spot coming up, usually on my chin. Darn hormones!

enjoys freebies · Fri Oct 01, 2004 3:46 pm Quote

Are you using ordinary Retin A, or the Micro? I can get Retin A shipped to UK no problem, but cant find anywhere that will ship Micro to the UK. I didnt have too much sensitivity when I used it years ago so hopefully the ordinary will be fine.

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