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Sat Sep 29, 2012 12:31 am

Sorry if posted before but I couldn't find it...
Suggestions for the best vitamin C serums ??
Do they really have to be the most expensive??
If Vit C is in the beginning of the ingredients list does this mean its more potent??

Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:55 am

nufountain seems to bee good Smile

free skin care · Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:50 pm

SkinMedica - Vitamin C Complex)
This product doubles as a Vitamin C serum and as a primer. When I run out of primer, I use this as my back up. I love how it is packaged- it prevents oxidation. I also love the texture of the serum on my skin. I use this in the AM after my Essential Serum and then the Retinol Complex in the PM. I'm in my mid 20's but I have dry skin so I am using these products for preventative care. I used to have severely dry skin and I've noticed a significant improvement.

free skin care · Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:38 pm

I just tried this brand of Vit C serum called Mad Hippie. Seems not bad. Astringent properties yes. But anti oxident wise I'm not too sure how to gauge.

free skin care · Sun Oct 07, 2012 11:38 am

I highly encourage you to try to DIY for pennies on the dollar. If you can make macaroni and cheese, you can make a fresh, potent vitamin C serum.

free skin care · Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:17 am

Suzi237 wrote:

Sorry if posted before but I couldn't find it...
Suggestions for the best vitamin C serums ??
Do they really have to be the most expensive??
If Vit C is in the beginning of the ingredients list does this mean its more potent??

In order to be effective, it is advisable to purchase vit C serums with stated concentrations eg 10%, 15% etc. Those that are not stated are likely to have vit C in very low concentrations.

DIY vit C is the most economical options (with many recipes that you can google or look under the DIY skincare section of this forum. However, it requires refrigeration and has to be made up at least once a week (ideally daily) so it can be a hassle.

The expensive ones tend to have some clinical studies backing their efficacy (you can google under the individual brands such as Skinceuticals, etc). But some people are satisfied with more budget-friendly brands such as Nufountain, Silk Naturals.

It may take some trial and error to find one that suits your budget and your skin.

My take on it:

If you have fairly major issues that you wish to address, eg pigmentation, then if you can afford it, go for the expensive ones first and see how you fare. You can switch to a cheaper brand for maintenance later if your skin shows improvement.

Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:22 am

Thanks everyone for your advice, I just ordered some vitamin c powder from owndoc so I will be making my own... Eekkk can't wait for better looking skin Very Happy

free skin care · Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:51 am

The research I've done seems to reveal that vitamin c serums below a 20% concentration do not deliver the expected results. I would, however, recommend that you build up tolerance, as you would with, say, retinol, and start at a lower concentration and work your way up. I know Obagi and some other companies have a 20% vitamin c serum. NeoStrata also has one.

Good luck!

Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:27 pm

Nufountain that you can buy on amazon is wonderful!!! I've been using it for almost four months and it's done amazing things for my skin. My skin is brighter smoother and the post acne marks are fading. I bought the lightening one. They also have a couple of others to choose from. It's fairly inexpensive too. The only downfall I it should be stored in the fridge or it can ruin.

free skin care · Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:38 pm

Ava with wings wrote:

I highly encourage you to try to DIY for pennies on the dollar. If you can make macaroni and cheese, you can make a fresh, potent vitamin C serum.

I agree, Vit C Serum can be easily made at home. If you DIY you save money and you have a quarantee that it is fresh.

The simplest recipe is just to combine LAA with distilled water. You can also add a preservative, if you want. For example, in order to get approx. 10 ml of 20% Vitamin C Serum you combine: 8 gr of distilled water with 2 grams of LAA powder.

If you want to make a vit C serum with Ferulic acid and Vit E then follow this video on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KwnMxRL7J5w

The supplies can be bought from bulkactives.com or skinactives.com or you can get a kit from skinessentialactives.com

Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:54 pm

Reviderm's Vitiamin C serum is amazing.

free skin care · Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:45 am

Cellular Skin RX - C + Firming Serum is very reasonable, stays stable and does not leave a sticky feel at all. Its my favourite skin care product and my face always feels amazing when I use it and then really rough when I stop using it - highly recommended!

Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:59 am

This may be a little off-topic, but i recently watched this incredible documentary talking about super-foods, and the role of vitamins in our daily lives. This documentary talked about how none of us take NEARLY as much vitamins as we should. For instance, You can take over 50,000 mg of vitamin C and it's considered GREAT for you. They even experimented and had one patient take up to 200,000 mg of Vit. C and the only thing was happened is that they needed some water.

The point is that when you take much larger doses of vitamins, you will see much more powerful results. Some vitamins are dangerous to take too much of so i would suggest reading before taking too much of anything Razz

. The documentary is called FoodMatters and is fairly mainstream and i personally found it on Netflix.

free skin care · Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:52 am

Cosmedix makes pure Vitamin C crystals that add into any serum or moisturizer you have.

I have been using them and they rule. The product is called Pure C Mixing Crystals and I mix mine with their Affirm serum in the morning. My skin is smoother, less congested, and much healthier all over.

It's pure vitamin C. You could love it because of how easy it is to administer.

free skin care · Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:53 am

LimeranceBeauty wrote:

This may be a little off-topic, but i recently watched this incredible documentary talking about super-foods, and the role of vitamins in our daily lives. This documentary talked about how none of us take NEARLY as much vitamins as we should. For instance, You can take over 50,000 mg of vitamin C and it's considered GREAT for you. They even experimented and had one patient take up to 200,000 mg of Vit. C and the only thing was happened is that they needed some water.

The point is that when you take much larger doses of vitamins, you will see much more powerful results. Some vitamins are dangerous to take too much of so i would suggest reading before taking too much of anything Razz

. The documentary is called FoodMatters and is fairly mainstream and i personally found it on Netflix.

Hmmmm....for vitamin C, a 2 gram dose (2,000 mg) is known to cause osmotic diarrhea and stomach upset. 200 g is a an insane amount, so no one should attempt more than 1-2 grams/day from supplements without medical supervision.

But I agree that many people are not getting enough nutrients. For example, a dose of around 200 mg/day of vitamin C (the RDA is below 100 mg/day) is thought to saturate blood levels, so is a better target.

free skin care · Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:56 am

Moser1978 wrote:

Nufountain that you can buy on amazon is wonderful!!! I've been using it for almost four months and it's done amazing things for my skin. My skin is brighter smoother and the post acne marks are fading. I bought the lightening one. They also have a couple of others to choose from. It's fairly inexpensive too. The only downfall I it should be stored in the fridge or it can ruin.

I also use Nufountain! It's freshly made and the price is good. I keep it in the refrigerator and love what it has done for my skin. I like that it has minimal ingredients and nothing unnecessary. One bottle lasts a long time.
I took a break from it at one point to try MyChelle vit C serum and I hated it. I have gone back to NuFountain.

Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:16 pm

SnowFairy wrote:

Moser1978 wrote:

Nufountain that you can buy on amazon is wonderful!!! I've been using it for almost four months and it's done amazing things for my skin. My skin is brighter smoother and the post acne marks are fading. I bought the lightening one. They also have a couple of others to choose from. It's fairly inexpensive too. The only downfall I it should be stored in the fridge or it can ruin.

I also use Nufountain! It's freshly made and the price is good. I keep it in the refrigerator and love what it has done for my skin. I like that it has minimal ingredients and nothing unnecessary. One bottle lasts a long time.
I took a break from it at one point to try MyChelle vit C serum and I hated it. I have gone back to NuFountain.

Hi--Do you use the 20% strength? I see both are out of stock right ow Sad

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free skin care · Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:48 pm

chasemom wrote:

SnowFairy wrote:

Moser1978 wrote:

Nufountain that you can buy on amazon is wonderful!!! I've been using it for almost four months and it's done amazing things for my skin. My skin is brighter smoother and the post acne marks are fading. I bought the lightening one. They also have a couple of others to choose from. It's fairly inexpensive too. The only downfall I it should be stored in the fridge or it can ruin.

I also use Nufountain! It's freshly made and the price is good. I keep it in the refrigerator and love what it has done for my skin. I like that it has minimal ingredients and nothing unnecessary. One bottle lasts a long time.
I took a break from it at one point to try MyChelle vit C serum and I hated it. I have gone back to NuFountain.

Hi--Do you use the 20% strength? I see both are out of stock right ow Sad

.

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Been using this for over a year. I went to re-order on Amazon and it didn't even come up in my search. I still have one bottle in my fridge from my last order but wanted more. I never want to run out. I also tried the MyChelle C serum and hated it. Never even finished the bottle. I hated the smell, the look, the feel - everything.

Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:05 pm

SnowFairy wrote:

chasemom wrote:

SnowFairy wrote:

Moser1978 wrote:

Nufountain that you can buy on amazon is wonderful!!! I've been using it for almost four months and it's done amazing things for my skin. My skin is brighter smoother and the post acne marks are fading. I bought the lightening one. They also have a couple of others to choose from. It's fairly inexpensive too. The only downfall I it should be stored in the fridge or it can ruin.

I also use Nufountain! It's freshly made and the price is good. I keep it in the refrigerator and love what it has done for my skin. I like that it has minimal ingredients and nothing unnecessary. One bottle lasts a long time.
I took a break from it at one point to try MyChelle vit C serum and I hated it. I have gone back to NuFountain.

Hi--Do you use the 20% strength? I see both are out of stock right ow Sad

.

'

Been using this for over a year. I went to re-order on Amazon and it didn't even come up in my search. I still have one bottle in my fridge from my last order but wanted more. I never want to run out. I also tried the MyChelle C serum and hated it. Never even finished the bottle. I hated the smell, the look, the feel - everything.

I just got this! Smile

. QUICK reply!

Hello,

NuFountain is on vacation until after NewYears since shipping over a weekend and a holiday delays the delivery of a freshly made serum.

We will have our products back up after the holiday to ensure you only get the freshest made serum possible.

Regards,
NuFountain Customer Care
Sent from my iPhone

free skin care · Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:08 pm

Different serums use different types of vitamin C. I did try the Neostrata ones. Years ago I tried the ones in individual caps. (Body Shop also has this type.) It was 30 caps for around $30.00 cdn. The caps have a small amount and I really needed a cap and a half; to do my neck.

I tried the newer Neostrata one with 20%. I finished the bottle but won't repurchase.

I do better with a MAP type of vitamin C.

I used Avalon serum and loved the old formula. I have not tried the new one.

NuFountian uses MAP. I believe Happy Hippie does also.

I have been very happy with serums from Silk Naturals. It is MAP formula. Sample sizes available.

free skin care · Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:27 pm

RussianSunshine wrote:

Ava with wings wrote:

I highly encourage you to try to DIY for pennies on the dollar. If you can make macaroni and cheese, you can make a fresh, potent vitamin C serum.

I agree, Vit C Serum can be easily made at home. If you DIY you save money and you have a quarantee that it is fresh.

The simplest recipe is just to combine LAA with distilled water. You can also add a preservative, if you want. For example, in order to get approx. 10 ml of 20% Vitamin C Serum you combine: 8 gr of distilled water with 2 grams of LAA powder.

If you want to make a vit C serum with Ferulic acid and Vit E then follow this video on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KwnMxRL7J5w

The supplies can be bought from bulkactives.com or skinactives.com or you can get a kit from skinessentialactives.com

Wouldnt it be futile to add a preservative to a plain LAA/distilled water serum? Preservatives only retard microbes, not oxidation. The minute LAA hits water/light/heat it starts to oxidize and degrade.

Ferulic acid and vitamin E and some other ingredients can slow down the oxidation. Or, you can use a more stable form of Vitamin C and get more mileage out of your DIY serum.

Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:35 pm

My nufountain c-20 bottles arrived yesterday, and last night I dropped the bottle in the bathroom sink and the product all poured down the drain Crying or Very sad

I have two bottles left. I wil try to be more careful.

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