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Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:28 pm  |
Hi,
After reading all your posts about vitamin c serum i really want to try it but im not sure which one to use. Can anyone give me a clue as to which one is the best?
Thanks,
Melissa. |
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Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:54 pm |
| What type of skin do you have? |
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~normal but prone to dryness~slightly sensitive~usually clear~totm breakouts~mid 20s~ |
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Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:57 pm |
Sorry i should have mentioned that!
I have a pale complexion with hormonal pimples around my jawline and neck.I have some old scars from previous acne. Not really dry or oily but a mixture of both. I prefer to use only natural skincare. |
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Wed Sep 28, 2005 11:15 pm |
| I would start with 10-12%. Vivier, PSF, Cellular Skin RX are more moisturizing. Skin Ceuticals and Cellex C are more drying. |
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~normal but prone to dryness~slightly sensitive~usually clear~totm breakouts~mid 20s~ |
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Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:22 pm |
Hi there,
I learned that wearing Vit.C products (such as serum) should be followed by a sun cream on top because Vit.C would encourage your skin to absorb more sun. Without wearing a sun cream on top, the Vit.C product could not whiten skin but darken it instead.
I wonder if this is true because I received a Skin Ceuticals C+E serum sample but am hesitate to use it because I don't wear sunscreen everyday.
Hope to hear your advice. Thanks. |
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Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:35 pm |
| I think regardless whether you use Vit C or not you should be wearing sunscreen daily. From what I know Vit C complements sunscreen because Vit C is photoprotective - it neutralizes free radicals from UV rays. |
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Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:37 pm |
| skinceuticals c + e ferulic is actually quite moisturizing and offers the most protection from the skinceuticals range. i use it and love it. try to get sample vials before investing in the full bottle as it will make quite a dent in your account. |
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30s, combination skin, Shiseido, bb cream, MMU |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:01 am |
| My favourite C serum is ISC Super Serum. I also like SkinCeuticals but not as much. Did not like PSF. |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:51 pm |
Thanks for the advice. I started trying SkinCeuticals (the c+e ferulic, B5 and the 30 SPF sunscreen) since yesterday. No breakout, and seems that my skin likes them all.
My beauty salon offers the c+e ferulic and B5 (each in 60ml bottle) at HK$1,800 (around US$230) altogether. Is it a good price? |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:39 pm |
Is Vitamin C serum suitable for sensitive skin type?
I am eager to try but the dermatoglogist at Dermatologica advised me not to use any Vitamin C due to my sensitive skin type. But, I do hope to use it as it promotes collagen and stimulates cell renewal. |
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Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:46 am |
handsbella I will not make a general statement here but I have very sensitive skin and have been using IS Clincal Proheal serum which has 15% ascorbic acid and have not experienced any irritation from it! I tried a sample of the Vivier 10% Vitamin C serum and did experince some itching and irritation. I think this was due to other ingredients in the Vivier serum and not the vitamin C itself.
I would get some samples and give it a try. I did this and was actually expecting to have a bad reaction but never did! The benefits of C serums are worth giving it a try. HTH |
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:59 am |
I hate to start a new thread for this question so I'll just plug it in this Vit-C thread.
I make my own Vit-C serum. It's starting to turn a tad yellow. I've probably had it for about 3-4 months since I made it. Does that mean it's not as effective now? If so should I throw it out and make a new batch? |
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26, combination skin with oily t-zone |
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:30 am |
Time to make a new batch! Yellowing/amber/brown color is an indication that your C has oxidized and become PRO-radical formation instead of ANTI-oxidant.
By the way, in this thread someone mentioned that C makes your skin "soak up more sun". This is not true at all. C limits melanin production so skin does not produce dark spots, age spots, etc.
As for C recs: Vivier, Cellular Skin Rx, PSF, Janson Beckett all have good ones and all are carried on the EDS site as well. |
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:15 pm |
| faith wrote: |
| I would start with 10-12%. Vivier, PSF, Cellular Skin RX are more moisturizing. Skin Ceuticals and Cellex C are more drying. |
i am using cellex c, no wonder my skin is drying! |
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:55 pm |
| faith wrote: |
| I would start with 10-12%. Vivier, PSF, Cellular Skin RX are more moisturizing. Skin Ceuticals and Cellex C are more drying. |
I agree but I personally found that Skinceuticals Ferulic made me break out and they were uncontrolable. |
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:59 pm |
| I don't know which is better, 20% Vit.C or 15% Vit.C with Vit E + F? It is Vit E has stronger power to antioxygent. But is 205 Vit.C better to boots collagen? |
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