![]() Storing your L-AA product in a cool, dark place Using products with airless pump packaging and opaque containers (you can also wrap aluminum foil around your container to block sunlight) 5 Fortunately there are ways to improve the stability of L-AA products including: ![]() L-AA is a fantastic choice for vitamin C, but it can be a rather unstable ingredient that’s prone to breaking down when exposed to heat, light, and air. This is when you should generally expect to see a positive difference in your skin - which isn't the same as your skin being exactly as you want it to be! It takes time for products to work. How long it takes L-AA to start having a noticeable impact depends on the concentration, overall formula of the product, what skin concern(s) you’re trying to tackle, and of course, your skin!īelow are some rough time frames for common skin concerns. Lightens dark spots (hyperpigmentation) 1 There are quite a few types of vitamin C with different pros and cons for each - we’ve covered some of the most common types below! Effects Ascorbic Acid (L-AA) Ph is truly the defining factor in many cases of irritation, perfume is also an irritant in a lot of things people react to (I smelled a L’Oreal retinol and it was like pure perfume), and the industry is full of hype that you pay through the nose for.Vitamin C is an antioxidant that may help with various skin concerns. The fact that my skin is super sensitive yet I can use PureClinica speaks volumes in itself. Less than 1%, and you are buying expensive water. It’s because there are mainstream products out there with virtually zero active in them. When they say 3 x the amount it’s not because they are putting in a potentially harmful amount. When you eat fruit or drink fresh OJ you get way more vitamin C on your lips or around your mouth, and you don’t have your face fall off from the shock of it all. If you have an expensive brand to promote they will promote yours in the same way.Ģ Yes, the advertising is awful! But in reality the ph of the product is really good for not being an irritant. ![]() That description turned out to be spot on, unfortunately □□ġ Skinceuticals pay professionals to promote their products, giving it the appearance of being popular, etc. Several people had told me that the serum smelled like hot dog water. The only issue I’m having is that the recommended 4 - 5 drops isn’t nearly enough to cover my whole face □ Did you have to incorporate a vitamin C product gradually into your routine, or not?ĮDIT: Thank you for all the great suggestions! For now I’m keeping it in in my bedroom (no direct + only a little indirect sunlight), in the little box the it came in, making sure to close the lid of the bottle quickly after use and as tightly as I can. How do you store your vitamin C products? Any and all suggestions welcome ☺️ It’d be protected from extreme temperature changes, the bottle would be stored inside a container and in a corner of the room that gets no direct sunlight. The SkinCeuticals website says it’s “likely okay” to store it in the fridge, which doesn’t sound too good. ![]() I wanted to ask where and how I should store it to reduce the chance of it oxidizing. I took the plunge and invested in the SkinCeuticals vitamin C/ferulic acid serum (super expensive! gulp □). Posts without a valid tag will be removed by Automoderator. Megathreads HG threads No/Low Buy threads Routine megathreads Referral threads Research threadsĪsking a question? Check out our Daily Help Thread! SkincareAddiction FAQ How to post About us Verified flair Related subs More Help Routine order Expanding your routine How to patch test Shaving Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Mental healthĭiscussion day (text-post only) & No/Low Buy ThreadsĬasual Friday (Humor, Cringe, Selfies, B&As are allowed General Chat) Skincare Core ▹▹ The ScA Routine ◃◃ Cleansers Moisturizers Sunscreen ▹▹ Search the sub ◃◃Įverything.on Skin Concerns (acne, PIH, and more!). Don't spam your blog, your product, your anything Quick Links Valid Title Tags COVID-19 Megathread RulesĤ.
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