Obagi Professional VItamin C Serum 15%
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Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:32 pm

Hi,

I have a question and hope someone will shed light to it.

I started using the Obagi Vitamin C 15% the last couple weeks in the morning, before my sunscreen / moisturizer. It's supposed to be good for the skin, but I noticed that my brown spots (which took me over 4 months to fade) seem to get darker, some are very dark, and my husband made a comment that my skin looks more tan.

I use SkinMedica Retnoid at night.

I am Asian, so my skin is already tan. It's winter in Chicago and there is hardly any sunlight during the day, I am in and out of the car a few times a day, total exposure time is less than 30 minutes a day. But the symptoms are like I am in the sun a lot without protection.

Does anyone know what can possibly cause this? Could Vitamin C serum cause it? It's my prime suspect because it's the new addition to my routine.

Thank you so much.

free skin care · Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:36 pm

That is interesting. I have used Vit C for several months (several different brands, not including Obagi) and have not noted this. I wonder if it is the high percentage? Also are you taking any now medications or contraception perhaps?

Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:25 pm

Juliemarie,

I am not on any medication and no birth control pills either. But now you pointed it out, I wonder if it could be the high percentage of Vit C? I get some red blotches also.

Thank you!

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