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TheBeautyCabinet
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:19 am  |
I know there are 3 different forms of Vitamin C namely: L-ascorbic acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate and that Vitamin C is divided into 2 categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble. I also know that L-ascorbic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate are oxidized easily making their shelf life very short. So now I am very confused as to which form I should be looking for in a Vitamin C topical. Also, I read that the last form protects against future damage and the second form brightens only.  Help! |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:43 am |
There's a search function (top middle of your screen) you can use to search the forum for Vitamin C threads. There's a ton of information!
I've always read that it's the L-Ascorbic acid that you need. |
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Olive, normal/oily skin. Using rinse-off ocm, Vit C, Tretinoin since Nov/10, GHK since Feb/12, Niacinamide & glucosamine, alternating, & now skipping nights! Concerns include oiliness, hyperpigmentation from occasional zits, 11's & nasolabial folds. |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:21 pm |
| L ascorbic acid can be irritating for sensitive skin. MAP is a less irritating form of vitamin C with all the benefits of LAA. I'm not sure about the other forms of vit C you mentioned. |
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35. Alpha Beta Peels once per month, OCM, C serum, HA serum with argiline, Retin A, |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:08 pm |
| OP, I never knew that there was a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:29 pm |
| VeronicaM wrote: |
| OP, I never knew that there was a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. |
There are derivatives of Vitamin C both water soluble and oil soluble I can only assume that oil is what is meant by fat? Here are the most common:
Vitamin C and Vitamin C derivatives
http://bulkactives.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/vitamin_c_and_vitamin_c_derivatives/ |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:31 pm |
DarkMoon, that's very interesting.
Can our bodies use this form of vitamin C when taken internally? |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:35 pm |
| VeronicaM wrote: |
DarkMoon, that's very interesting.
Can our bodies use this form of vitamin C when taken internally? |
Yes you will find supplements based on some of these oil soluble C derivatives especially recommended for people with say acid reflux, ulcers anyone who does not tolerate acidic foods or supplements well at all.  |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:41 pm |
Are those forms the mineral ascorbates?
Ie--calcium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, etc. |
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Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:49 pm |
| VeronicaM wrote: |
Are those forms the mineral ascorbates?
Ie--calcium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, etc. |
Those would be some you have buffered C derivatives and Ester C's, copyrighted so some reading, also look into Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University for a ton of information on all C derivatives:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/489153-unbuffered-vitamin-c-burning-urine/ |
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Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:23 pm |
| I am using nufountain fresh cosmetics vitamin c serum. It has done amazing things for my skin. I can actually go out without makeup on. I got mine on amazon. The company makes the serum fresh. The only thing I dont like about it is you should keep it in the fridge to keep it from spoiling. It is fresh so you have to keep air out as much as possible. It's fairly inexpensive too. |
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Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:44 am |
I am interest in the vitamin C serum. How much does it cost? And where to buy?
| Moser1978 wrote: |
| I am using nufountain fresh cosmetics vitamin c serum. It has done amazing things for my skin. I can actually go out without makeup on. I got mine on amazon. The company makes the serum fresh. The only thing I dont like about it is you should keep it in the fridge to keep it from spoiling. It is fresh so you have to keep air out as much as possible. It's fairly inexpensive too. |
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Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:57 am |
| This kinda goes without saying, but I just wanted to mention that MAP and other derivatives are more stable than ascorbic acid. (I'm just mentioning this because the initial post said something about MAP & LAA being on par as far stability goes. No biggy.) |
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Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:32 am |
| Dr Perricone raves about Vit C, & this is only $20! I just ordered it on Amazon & the shipping to the UK is only another $9. Bargain, & its got excelent reviews. |
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