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Tue Oct 26, 2004 7:40 am  |
hi all.... just a quick query... have never used this before but just wondering what its supposed to be doing for the skin and what age one should start using it..
im 22 btw!!!!
thanks so much...... |
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Tue Oct 26, 2004 7:56 am |
C serums can be used at any age. They are powerful anti-oxidants and protect the skin from damage caused by the environment. They promote the growth of collagen and even skintone out. Some people have reported a normalising of oily skin (my 13 yo uses it to help normalise her skin, so no, you aren't too young!).
Use it under a hyaluronic acid gel like skinceutcals B5 or relaxaline, though you can get pure HA from diannayvonne site. top off with a moisturisor and sunscreen. I use it around my eyes, but that is too much for some, so you could use a separate eye creame/ gel.
Hope that helps, Liz  |
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Tue Oct 26, 2004 9:48 am |
| thanks......was just wondering if u have any suggestions for a brand of vit c serum or mask and if there is any difference between teh mask and serum..... |
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Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:47 am |
| They have vit C masks now? Seeing as topical vit C is something that should be used on a regular basis (rather than once or twice weekly) and seeing as it ideally should be used in the morning, I would go for a serum. Btw, what skin type do you have? I found that various vitamin C serums have different textures that might perhaps suit people better (well, that's my personal opinion anyway). |
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Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:44 am |
| I agree with Mabsy...Vitamin C is for long term use. Probably wouldn't see any effect at all from a one-time masking. I use the C from cellularskinrx.com. Soaks in quickly and I get good results. Others here like the Vivier that you can get on EDS and skinceuticals. What you want to look for is a serum that used l-ascorbic acid as the C (most effective form of C)in a nonwater solution (to avoid oxidation) and packaged in a dark bottle (to avoid exposure to light)....Water solutions tend to oxidize more quickly than silicone or glycol solutions. The cellularskinrx.com site has good information on C and it's benefits if you want to learn more about it. |
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Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:00 pm |
gosh u guys are so knowledgable!!!
vit c mask.... i dont know where i got that from....was probably dreaming.... well my skin type is dry on the forehead and nose, with acne on cheeks and few acne scars. teh acne comes and goes....... i have heard good reviews for the skinceuticals vit c serum but dont know whether it would be suited to my skin????? |
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Mabsy
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Fri Oct 29, 2004 1:28 am |
I think the Skinceuticals would be suitable for your skin anyway (in terms of effectiveness) but you would need to really moisturise well after applying it. It tends to make my face a bit tight before I manage to put any B5 gel or whatever else on it (I have normal to combo skin). On the other hand you could go for the Skinceuticals vit C+E serum and get even more protection from free radicals etc The C+E is better than the C in terms of dryness.
If you want just a pure vit C serum then I would actually suggest going for Vivier or the CellularSkinRx one, because they are a bit "oilier" than Cellex-C and Skinceuticals, and shouldn't dry you out as much. You might still need to use a hydrating B5 gel over it if your skin is very dry though. |
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Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:53 pm |
| On the topic of Vitamin C masks, I found Murad's Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit on sephora.com. Anyone tried it? |
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Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:55 pm |
CA Bontana makes a mask rich in Vitamin C. I used to get this mask in the Salon. This mask comes in a dry form and you mix it with a bit of water. It was placed over hyaluronic acid and a gauze covering. It turned into a rubbery substance. Having the gauze on your face made it easy to just pull off. This is a very nurishing mask. It was used a lot after Aloe peels. CA Bontana only used to sell to salons but now they sell them to the public except for their more potent products.
It's called: Sea Enzyme Fucus Coral +C Mask
CA Bontana.com
Three types of Seaweed, combined with Vitamin C in a unique blend help to oxygenate, firm and close the pores. It will help to boost skin cell activity, skin elasticity and cell membranes and acts as a cooling agent. |
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:06 am |
guapagirl,
What is the URL for dianna yvonne? I wanted to check out that pure HA serum. I went towww.diannayvonne.com, but there is no such site. Couldn't find any site on Google or Yahoo either.
Thanks!
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 9:40 am |
| I had that problem too until I realized I was spelling 'Diana' wrong- it's only with one 'n'. Trywww.dianayvonne.com. |
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 11:00 am |
i knew i wasnt dreaming. there is such a thing such as a vit c mask. i had an elizabeth arden phyto organic facial in august where a rubbery blue mask was used which i was told was a vit c mask. unfortunately it wasn't for sale. that was the best facial i have ever had and i felt that i had new whiter and regenerated skin after. absolutely brilliant!!!!
the ca botana Sea Enzyme Fucus Coral +C Mask looks great. has anyoen tried this before. if so pls review. |
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:42 am |
Murad does a Vit. C Home Infusion Kit which they have on EDS for CA$70. Here is the spiel on it:
Description:
A breakthrough in anti-aging skincare, this intensive, weekly treatment features 30% pure Vitamin C along with our patented Skin Repair System with Co-3™ to stimulate collagen synthesis, improve skin clarity and provide powerful antioxidant protection. fine lines and wrinkles are diminished
hyperpigmentation and photo damage are minimized
clarity and radiance are restored
skin feels instantly firmer and more hydrated
System includes:
Vitamin C Infusion Facial Treatment, 4 weekly treatments:
4 Pure Vitamin C Powders 0.17 oz each
4 Pure Vitamin CTreatment Gels 0.13 oz. each
1 Cellular Replenishing Serum 0.5 oz.
Useage:
Cleanse face and neck, pat dry. Pour entire contents of the Vitamin C Infusion Treatment Gel and Treatment Powder into mixing dish. Stir with the spatula until mixture is smooth. Apply mixture to face and neck, avoiding eye area. Gently massage into skin for 30-60 seconds (you may feel a slight tingling and warmth). Leave on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. You may also use this treatment on the décolleté and back of hands. During the day, follow with Age Proof Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 15 for Face and Age Proof Eye Crème SPF 15.
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Methyl Gluceth-10, Orange (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) Extract, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin, Crosspolymer, Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Seed Extract, Zinc Acetate, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Retinyl Palmitate, Corn (Zea Mays) Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA. |
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