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Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:41 am  |
I bought the Skinceuticals Vit C 10% I'd say about a month ago and I looked at the bottle today and was shocked to see it's almost gone?!? Whoa, I definitely can't afford to keep buying at that rate!
The instructions advise to use 4-5 drops but I guess I've been using more like 6... that's sincerely what it takes to cover my whole face. And no I don't have an enormous head or anything. 
I can't really say whether I've noticed any tangible results from it... my skin does feel softer and smoother and looks a little rosier but I'm using other products, too (Retin A and glycolic) so it's hard to tell what specifically is doing what.
Basically what I'm asking is: Is Vitamin C really *that* essential and worth all that money???  |
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Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:21 am |
Hi Janis,
Where did you purchase your skinceuticals from? EDS does not carry them, and I want to buy it.
thanks |
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Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:42 am |
| roadtonowhere wrote: |
Hi Janis,
Where did you purchase your skinceuticals from? EDS does not carry them, and I want to buy it.
thanks |
I got it fromwww.dermadoctor.com. They put in some free samples with my package, which was fun, and the delivery was quick.
Still, that stuff is expensive!
Can anyone recommend a cheaper but equally effective Vit-C serum? (I think I'm going to go up to 20% next time). |
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Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:54 am |
I'd say that it takes a while to actually notice what Vitamin C is doing for your skin. I've been using Vitamin C regularly for several months now, and I do see a visible improvement in my skin.
My skin is clearer and brighter ... and the fine lines around my eyes have been improved as well.
However, I make my own Vitamin C serum ... the recipe for which is in the DIY thread.
It costs me pennies per serum ... and while I remake my serum every couple of weeks, at least it's fresh when I use it.
Before embarking on the home crafted Vitamin C serum, I had used a commercial brand and didn't see any improvement after using the entire bottle ...
The home crafted version, however, began showing a noticable improvement after a month or so ... although with increased use, one notices increased improvement as well.
Remember that Vitamin C is helping your skin fight free radicals ... so sometimes the "improvement" you see is that lack of damage ... if that makes any sense to you.
HTH
Mary |
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Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:03 am |
I started with SkinCeuticals too... try CellularSkinRx!  It's half the price and I like it better |
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Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:13 am |
I've just started making my own Vit C serum recently. It's quite easy to make and, more importantly, CHEAP enough so I can use it on my arms which shows far much sun damage than my face.  |
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Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:38 am |
I make my own too... but I am having trouble diluting the crystal(I posted a thread about it).
It is frustrating coz sometimes I think I am just putting water and PG on my face |
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Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:01 pm |
| roadtonowhere wrote: |
Hi Janis,
Where did you purchase your skinceuticals from? EDS does not carry them, and I want to buy it.
thanks |
I got mine from ebay. |
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Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:05 pm |
| 10% is not that strong... I started with Cellex-C 17.5% and had great results in a short time. At the moment I am trying the IS Clinical Super Serum (15%) and I am liking it. I doubt I would ever use less than 15% solution again. I wish super serum was 17.5% or 20% though... |
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Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:22 pm |
| roadtonowhere wrote: |
I make my own too... but I am having trouble diluting the crystal(I posted a thread about it).
It is frustrating coz sometimes I think I am just putting water and PG on my face |
I just today made a new batch of the Vit. C serum, only this time I used the flax seed gel base, and it dissolved perfectly. Previously I used the KY Gel and it sometimes didn't completely.
The FS gel base isn't sticky and feels really nice. |
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Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:36 am |
| I think if you try something like Vivier, CSRx or PSF they will last you longer because of their texture - it is more substantial, rather than just like water, so you are more aware of how much you are putting on. My C serums definitely last me a lot longer than a month. And, yes, absolutely, I think they are worth using on an ongoing basis. |
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Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:51 am |
| I forgot to say in my last post.. when I had the Cellex-C (also watery) mine was only a 15ml bottle and I used 6 or 7 drops every morning for face and neck - that 1/2 size bottle lasted me 3 months. |
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Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:31 am |
My first bottle of 15 ml JB C&C lasted about a month when used twice daily and 5 drops per application.  |
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