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Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:57 pm

Can someone please tell me what affectivness a person gets using an Esther C versus L-asboric?

Thanks in advance
Linda

free skin care · Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:01 am

Hi Linda

I've been on esters rather than L-Ascorbic now for about a month as a little experiment. First I was sampling the latest and much praised Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and have to say I notice no improvements whatsoever. I'm still using it daily in case.

Now I've added ye olde MAP to my daily routine and I've begun to see some brightening.

I tried some C-ester products before; a mix of 2 or 3 and some are OK and others don't seem to do a damn thing.

I'm certainly not finding they have as much impact as any L-Ascorbic serums.

free skin care · Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:59 am

My understanding is Ester C's are not as acidic and are easier on the stomach. Supposedly they are more effective too. I researched this many years ago and then the claims were that Ester C's were far superior to absorbic acid. Not sure if that's true but I have been on high doses for a loooooong time without any stomach problems.

Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:00 am

Thank you for the response Molly and Mountaingirl. I was trying to avoid mail order, but the only store bought I've been able to find is the Ester-C. I take the oral Ester-c myself and it has not been a problem, guess I'll give the creams a try. I did read somewhere last night that the Ester-C does not break down as fast when exposed to air and light; that in itself is a good thing so the product will last longer.

Thanks again
Linda

free skin care · Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:02 am

I prefer oral Easter C to L Ascorbic C for it is not so acidic.

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