Natural Skin Care

Vitamin C skincare is very useful as an anti-wrinkle cream, but the effectiveness of this vitamin depends wholly on the type of the vitamin and it’s particular concentration and means of storage. To add to the confusion, your choice may depend on the price. Is the product dearer to buy than another similar product?

To be able to know what type of vitamin C is good for you and your skin, you need to know the difference between them and what they are normally used for. Below are listed the main three types of vitamin C skincare all with a brief explanation of what they will do and how to best use them to your advantage.

 Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, also known as MAP is a derivative of vitamin C with a collagen boosting effect. This type of vitamin C is much more stable than the pure vitamin which means it does not degrade as fast. it is so gentle, it can be safely used on sensitive skin. To stop MAP from degrading and oxidizing it is best to store it in a dry place away from sunlight.

L-ascorbic acid is a natural form of vitamin C. To be really effective, this form of vitamin C must be very well stored. L-ascorbic acid certainly has its downsides: it degrades very quickly when exposed to air, heat or sunlight and can be very irritating to certain skin types. It is recommended by professionals that if you do not know the proper way of using this type of acid, It’s best to avoid it. L-ascorbic acid is unsuitable for people with rosacea or sensitive skin.

 Ascorbyl Palmitate is similar to the MAP type of vitamin C, but does not work quite as quickly or quite as effectively as MAP. As for L-ascorbic acid; it must be carefully stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place, as this type of vitamin tends to degenerate very fast. To be able to achieve the effects of collagen boosting with this type of vitamin, you must use it a lot more frequently and in much larger doses than you would have to use with L-ascorbic acid .

Make sure you know the exact ingredients any vitamin C skincare contains before buying. Some manufacturers add various types of vitamin C that not only stop the effects of the vitamin but can also be dangerous for your skin. By checking each of the ingredients the product contains you will know what product is best for you.

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