Topical Vitamin C for Skin Aging

If topical vitamin C is good for your skin, how come so many of us never experience all those wonderful benefits we read about?

Why, after the vitamin C cream or serum bottle is empty, are we still disappointed with the look of our skin?

I did some investigating to see what the deal is with topical vitamin C for skin health and anti-aging and here is what I found:

1. FRESHNESS. How long has your vitamin C cream/serum been sitting around in a warehouse? How do you know it hasn't lost potency or worse oxidized.
2. POTENCY. Most studies on the benefits of topical vitamin C for skin aging used a 10% concentration of vitamin C. If it's less than 10%....don't even bother with it!
3. TYPE. Many studies show that L-ascorbic acid is the best type of vitamin C because of it's ability to penetrate skin cells.

Once I found a product that met all these points........I started to see the those wonderful benefits I've been reading about, especially on my face and neck.

The product I use contains a 16% concentration of L-ascorbic vitamin C, that YOU mix right before using into a vitamin enriched cocktail serum that's pH balanced and 70% organic!

Perfect for any skin type - especially dry, mature, wrinkled, or brown skin spots.

It does not get any better than that!

Dr. Ordon, M.D., a cosmetic surgeon and co-host for "The Doctors" show discussed the benefits of topical Vitamin C for both short and long-term benefits when applied directly to the skin.

He made it clear that L-ascorbic acid is one of the most stable forms of vitamin C and is very effective at penetration and rejuvenating the skin. 

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WHY USE FRESH VITAMIN C SERUMS?

Most experienced skin experts agree that when applied topically, the right type and potency of Vitamin C can help:

• reduce sun damage like age spots or hyperpigmentation
• reduce fine lines and wrinkles
• improve firmness and tone
• increase skin brightness
• reverse age-related skin damage from bad habits, UV damage and pollutants

And because vitamin C can help stimulate collagen production and increase skin repair rate, you may see healthier smoother skin faster.

Especially if you exfoliate a few times a week to speed up cell turnover. This means you can actually reverse age or environmental skin damage within a few months.

How about that for seeing results!

But to get great results and anti-aging benefits you need to apply your vitamin C cream or serum within a short time after it's been opened or premixed.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR VITAMIN C CREAM

If you're interested in trying Vitamin C for skin related issues like age spots, sagging, or fine lines. It's worth taking the time to investigate the product fully before making a purchase and make sure:

• it contains the most highly absorbable form of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
• it contains at least 10% vitamin C concentration  or higher
• it is pH balanced for sensitive skin
  
• it is packed in airtight AND dark containers to preserve it; or
• it can be mixed up fresh before each use

Remember:  Light and oxygen will cause it to oxidize quickly and that means you're not getting the benefits for skin aging.

It also helps if it's mixed with other antioxidants and vitamins which not only benefits the skin further - but helps keep the vitamin C fresher longer.

Vitamin C Products - Serums and Creams

If you're looking for the freshest topical Vitamin C serum, then your best bet is to purchase it dry and mix right before using like the one I use.

WHERE TO GET FRESHEST VITAMIN C FOR SKIN CARE?

At this time we only know of one supplier who offers small containers of dry-packed L-ascorbic acid along with a bottle of vitamin rich hydrating serum that's 70% organic. 

Have you tried skin or makeup products containing vitamin C? Which ones and what did you think? Leave a comment here and share your thoughts.

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References:

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2018 May 29;11:253-263. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S161352. eCollection 201

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