Best vit c and vit e
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free skin care · Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:55 am

I used to use C in the past, but stopped. Looking to get back into it. I also read it works best when combined with E.

What do you gals recommend as the best c and e combo? I would prefer combo as it would be easier and more efficient.

I used to put C on at night and then use Retin A or Emu oil. Would the combo of c and e be used the same way? Or is it preferred in the AM?

Thanks!

free skin care · Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:30 pm

Best combo would have C,E,and Ferulic acid.
If your not going to make your own, I would suggest this one. It has a good reputation here and on other skin forums.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036BI56G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0036BI56G&linkCode=as2&tag=hotandflacom-20&linkId=KNDB5N3YRQSWWXMW

I would not use a C serum along with Retin-A at nite. Too many acids going on at once. Use the Retin-A at nite only and the Emu oil would be great around 1 hour later. A "C" serum is fine either morning or nite. You could use it at nite if you alternated Retin-A one nite and C serum the next.

A quality "C" serum will stay in the skin for around 72 hours after applied. It can't be washed off. Makes no real difference whether it's used morning or nite. Many use it daily but every other day is fine also.

free skin care · Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:41 pm

Thanks.

I checked and that product has benzyl alcohol as an ingredient. Is that okay? I thought that was a no-no in the face...

free skin care · Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:32 pm

I've been using Image Skincare's Vital C serum and moisturiser - feels really nice - I've been using it for about 3 months, skin feels nice and I think its improved but hard to tell if its the creams or not since I do other things! Here's the ingredients - any knowledgeable members please give your opinion!

Vital Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum15% Blend:
BV-OSC (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) - A stable Vitamin C, ester, antioxidant; whitening; accelerates collagen synthesis up to 50% better than L-ascorbic acid Ascorbic acid
 Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Ascorbyl palmitate Vitamin E - Potent forms of antioxidants
Polypeptide Complex:
Palmitoyl oligopeptide Biopeptide CL™) - A messenger peptide for collagen renewal, retinoic acid-like activity without irritancy,in vitro collagen stimulation by 350% and stimulation of glycosaminoglycan synthesisincreases by 146%.
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 -Increases dermal thickness, increases collagen production.
Acetyl-hexapeptide-3 - Botox®-like inhibition of pre-synaptic muscle contraction, relaxes muscles of facialexpression (reversible)
Hyaluronic acid - Hydrator, binds 1000x its weight in water
Resveratrol (grape seed extract) - Powerful antioxidant, protect immune cells, skin cells
Pepha®-Tight (algae extract) - Tightens the skin and has strengthening properties on connective tissue
Green tea - Potent antioxidant
Emblica - Lightening and anti-inflammatory

there is a an actual ingredient list too.

Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème

20% Blend: Vitamin A (Retinyl palmitate) -Vitamin A derivative to stimulate collagen 
Vitamin C - BV-OSC (tetrahexyldecylascorbate) - Antioxidant Vitamin E - Potent antioxidant
BV-OSC (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) - A stable Vitamin C, ester, antioxidant; whitening; accelerates collagen synthesis up to 50%better than L-ascorbic acid
Superoxide dismutase - Super antioxidant
Hyaluronic acid - Hydrator, binds 1000x its weight in water
Retinyl palmitate - Vitamin A: skin revitalizer
Ceramide 3 - Forms protective barrier, reducing trans-epidermal water loss
Alchemilla vulgaris (lady's mantle) - Wound healing properties
Linoleic acid - Improves moisture and hydration
Resveratrol (grape seed extract) - Powerful antioxidant, protect immune cells, skin cells

Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:10 am

I want to know the answer too.I also want to know can vc use with retinol is ok?

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