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Mon May 30, 2005 11:20 am  |
| I want to know if LRP is natural or chemical, because i heard that vit c serums are good. And i was thinking to buy it from LRP because they have it to, and i do not know the other products that sell vit c. So please can someone tell me if LRP is good to use, ok thanks. |
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Mon May 30, 2005 12:41 pm |
Yes, I would like to know too 
Really interested in trying their activ C, price seems reasonable for a first time vit c trier  |
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Mon May 30, 2005 1:50 pm |
| What do you mean natural? or chemical? Topical C serums usually use either l-ascorbic acid (most effective)or C derivatives like C-ester, magnesium ascorbyl palmitate, etc. C is hard to stabilize so the formulas generally have some chemical base to maintain stability. You can buy l-ascorbic acid at natural food stores and mix with distilled water to make your own (See the DIY recipe thread)but you must mix daily so you get optimal freshness and results. |
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Tue May 31, 2005 8:49 am |
| Hi betterat40. By natural i mean that this product does not do any harm to the skin and if you can put it on all skintypes, from sensitive to other skintypes. And if it not dry out your skin. I mean is every product that has a vit. c product different, or do they have the same working on your skin. Please give me some information about this. |
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Tue May 31, 2005 8:52 am |
| Hello Cbrooke. Which products are you using now and do you use at this moment a vit.c serum. And what have you heard about the LRP vit. c, do you think this is a good vit. c product? Ok bye. |
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Tue May 31, 2005 10:10 am |
Hey pipilover: I am currently using Dermalogica special cleansing gel, daily microfoliant, active toner and smoothing cream During day I am using Oil of Olay spf15 for sensitive skin, only moisturizer with spf that I have found that isn't greasy/shiny/white and doesn't upset my skin
I haven't tried the LRP active C, but would like to as I have read lots of good things about vit C in general  and the LRP seems to be reasonably priced for a first time try |
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Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:50 am |
| Hi Cbrooke and others. About the dermalogica daily microfoliant, how do you use it? I mean what does it do to your skin and is it a cleanser or should you cleans your face first and then use the daily microfoliant. And is it for all skintypes, and how often can you use it. Another question, is the smooting cream for all skintypes and is it oily or do you get a healty glow. And is it necessary to tone. Also can you use dermalogica products with other products, because i have a new cream, its neoderma white cream, it is a natural cream to fade out spots and to protect the face. And if i can use it with other products in which order do i have to use all these products. A lot of questions huh.Ok greets. |
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Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:28 pm |
Hi pipilover
I probably am not the one to answer your questions the best, I have just been using Dermalogica for about a month but I can give some of them a try I first bought the skin care kit for normal-dry skin from EDS and they also sent me loads of samples
I like the skin smoothing cream. It seems alittle greasy a first but absorbs quickly and has a nice texture. I use it at night and then a moisturizer with SPF for day (still searching for the perfect one however  ) I am thinking of switching to LRP Active C for my night-time use as I want to combat any fine lines that are developing and not sure if the skin smoothing cream will do this 
The daily microfoliant is great, I think most everyone loves it (I bought the full size). Just cleanse and then use it, tone and moisturize. Day/night whenever you want.
I am trying the multi-active toner and not really crazy about it. Will not buy a large size of this. It seems ok if I just spray it on but if I use a pad to rub it in it seems to sting. I am going to skip the whole toning step 
Whewwww...I think that's it Hope I helped!
ps. I have also used the power firm for eyes and lips and tried the multivitamin power concentrate (capsules) |
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 3:30 am |
Thanks Cbrooke for the answers  . I think that they are good. And about the toning thing, I think I am gonna leave that to, or get a natural one with only 1 or 2 ingredients. Like maybe rosewater. |
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 3:32 am |
O almost forget a question. How was the mulivitamin power concetrate, and is it for all skintypes?  |
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 10:09 am |
I posted a review about the power conc.
It is really weird stuff Totally stinky and an awful brownish sludge so I was alittle worried about putting it on my skin (I always try new stuff at night in case something drastic happens). Anyway, in the morning my skin was super soft and smooth Now I am hoarding my sample for a special occasion! |
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:03 pm |
| I really liked the mulivitamin power concentrate, yes it's unatractive and slightly whiffy but it does the job. If I had more pennies I would purchse these, my skin was softer, smoother and brighter after using the capsule. |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:34 pm |
| Well, they all work the same way if they are at the right ph, l-ascorbic acid and stable. They will reduce hyperpigmentation, protect your skin from free radicals that are formed when your skin is exposed to UV light, smoke, and pollution. Free radicals damage your collagen layer, making skin look thin and wrinkled. After about 8 weeks of use, you will notice serious brightening and evening out of your skin tone. Over long term use, due to l-ascorbic acid promoting collagen synthesis, you will notice firming up and texture changes in your skin. There are many different brands. My favorite is cellularskinrx's C+ firming serum but others here also like skinceuticals, vivier, etc. |
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Sun Jun 05, 2005 5:07 am |
Hi  . And how do I know what the right ph, 1-ascorbic acid and stable is. Should I look at the % or something?  |
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Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:37 am |
| Generally any good brand will list the % of l-ascorbic acid on the bottle. In the ingredients list it should say "l-ascorbic acid" as opposed to "magnesium ascorbyl palmitate" or "c-ester" etc. Though these forms of C can be more stable, they are not as effective. L-ascorbic acid in a solution that does not contain water (cellularskinrx) or is encapsulated in silicone (skinmedica) will be stable. The ph is generally not listed but reputable companies will respond by email if you ask. The CSRx one is between 3.0-3.5 which is what you want. Low enough to be effective but not so low that it is so acidic it burns, stings your skin too much. |
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Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:21 pm |
| Ok, I think a understand it now a little. I do not know all these terms, because I am Dutch. I mean a do understand english, but not what all the words exactly means. Maybe I could translate them somewhere correct, so that I would exactly know what everythings mean. But thanks for the info, bye . |
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