| Author |
Message |
|
|
|
Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:02 pm  |
| What color is skinceuticals supposed to be. Is it still effective if its a little off? The inside of my palm turns orange after I use it. I put a couple drops on my palm and pat it on. I am having the same trouble with my jansen and beckett, they are not clear like my psf was. I am storing them in the dark, just like everything else, in a cupboard in the bathroom. I don't know if its still effective though, or it is doing more harm to my skin then good. Anyone know about this? |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:22 pm |
| I read somewhere that when a vit. C serum turns slightly yellow, it is still effective. However once it turns "marigold yellow," it has oxidized and should be thrown out. I think a lot of vendors are having trouble shipping C serums this summer as heat promotes oxidation. I've had a couple Vit. C samples arrive already oxidized (sent cross-country). |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:23 pm |
razincane--if it's turning your palms orange,  m, maybe it's not effective. i don't think it can harm your skin though (just it won't offer the protection it is supposed to).
PocoLoco--i often wonder about buying skincare in the summer months, especially now since it reached 110 degrees yesterday for me. i have delayed ordering this week because i am afraid the weather will somehow ruin my skincare shipment. |
_________________
about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
|
|
|
|
Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:03 pm |
| That's why I'm glad I discovered skinmedica-at least for summer months. That being said, I did notice that skinceuticals C & E & ferulic took much longer to oxidize-my sample didn't at all & I left in in my cabinet for over 2 months. Too bad it's not available in Canada anymore. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:48 pm |
razinkane - try the apple method. Cut an apple in half and spread a small ammt. over half and wait 15 or 20 min. If the apple hasn't started turning brown, it's ok!  |
_________________
51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
|
|
|
|
Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:08 pm |
| sportygirl--neat method! |
_________________
about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:08 am |
skincareaddicted - I actually read about that method somewhere on here a few months ago and then tried it myself with a product I was a little unsure about a couple of weeks ago. It works!  But that's why I love this forum - such a wealth of information! |
_________________
51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:07 pm |
| Avoid C products with water in them and you won't have this problem. C is sensitive to oxygen and the O2 in water will quicken the oxidation process. Many have written about skinceuticals' C turning rather quickly (inside of 8 weeks). Does the PSF have water in it? |
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:14 pm |
Yes, my palm is orangey. 
That makes me bummed right out. I guess I will have to stick with the jansen and beckett vit. c thats yellow, but not orange. I guess I will have to throw the other five samples out. The psf never turned on me until I only had a few drops left, it stayed completely clear, no yellow at all, but I thought it was too harsh for my skin for some reason. |
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:33 pm |
Hi betterat40,
I'm a CSRX vitamin C user like you, and have wondered about PSF's  Hyaluronic Acid has water right?
ingredients are:
Hyaluronic Acid Solution (Sodium Hyaluronate), L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C in nanospheres), Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Methylpropylparaben |
_________________
31, Combination normal-dry skin, loves CSRx, PSF, A'kin, Decleor, ACV, Jojoba oil! |
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:57 pm |
| I am not really sure....I know that products that are "100%" hyaluronic acid have the first ingredient as distilled water generally. I think HA is a powder then dissolved in water. From the ingredient list, if there were no water and the HA was just the solid form, the glycerin would be the only solvent. It would surprise me to think it could be capable of dissolving the first two ingredients since generally ingredients are listed from largest volume % to least, indicating there is not much glycerin in that formula. |
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:33 pm |
hi
Hyaluronic acid can have a maximum percentage of 1-2% in a formula. Most HA serums are 1% HA. Anything over 2% would be too thick to pour. So the "hyaluronic acid solution" will have water in it. |
|
|
|
|
|
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:56 am |
| I may have water in it, but I'll be darned if it wasn't the only one to ever stay clear. |
|
|
|
|
| Thu Sep 11, 2025 11:45 am |
If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.
Click Here to join our community.
If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site. |
|
 |
|
