Hi michelle. I would love if you can talk about azelaic acid. Like at wht ph it will be effective and how it works,wht ingredients that it will be best to pair with. Not so many people/brand talk abt this. Many thanks. Love ur blog btw! Xx
Please discuss tea tree oil. Apparently, it's an antibacterial ingredient that fades blemishes. Could it be used as an effective substitute for vitamin c to fade hyperpigmentation? Also, at what concentration would it be considered effective? The Body Shop is known for its Tea Tree Oil, and I think it consists of 20% of the overall product.
i'm pretty sure that i've said this before, but i'd like to say again, that your channel is so amazingly informative, super interesting, and everybody interested in skincare should be watching it! it's so great to have a person break down the benefits of and analyse something, rather than just saying "this is amazing, it costs $300, you should definitely try it!!" :D and it's thanks to your advice that i've started using retinol at 32, when no dermatologist has ever recommended it to me, suggesting i go with injections and weird laser treatments instead, that are completely unnecessary in my case, and as a result my skin is now awesome. love your personality, knowledge, and channel so much
I really loved this video, not just b/c of the info you girls provide but the dynamics between you both is simply uplifting and your smiles and laughs are contagious. You really need to do another video together
This was such a fun video! Please do consider doing another video with Beck specifically on hyperpigmentation in skin of colour. I use vitamin c, azelaic acid, retinoids and am really good with sunscreen use but even after a year, I'm only seeing a slight brightening effect..the patches of hyperpigmentation are not really going away. Would love any information of this that you and Beck might have.
Where is your pigmentation...it may be good to get seen by a proffessional to make sure it is not something else as usually with those products you would be seeing some sort of difference in a few months....and keep wearing sunscreen👍
@@Shilpa91000 It's mostly years of layered hyperpigmentatiion from acne and sun damage. I live in India and have skin very prone to tanning. Still want something that works better..lol! Oh yes, I'm a sunscreen convert for life now.
I’ve tried the SC C & E Ferulic. I didn’t notice a difference from other moderate or affordable Vit C formulas. You two are speed talkers! and this comes from a fast talker 🤣🤣🤣 myself. I will have to listen to this a few times to catch all the fabulous info!! Thanks ladies
I think it's based on a very famous study on pig skin - I think it's likely that it forms a reservoir, but it's hard to say for sure if it works in the same number of days on people, or with every formulation.
I love the timeless vitamin c with ferulic acid and vitamin E, it is exactly the same as the skincuticals. I get mine from YesStyle as it is the cheapest way for us in Australia. It is a coloured plastic bottle with a pump, which it means that it doesn't oxides as fast. I truly enjoy that and I do feel it has helped me with hyper pigmentation, due to being slack with sunscreens 😔🤦🏼♀️ Shame you didn't link beckys channel, of to find it now. Stay safe and sane with lots of love from Melbourne ❤️😊
Thanks for the great video, it was great and informative as always :) Also huge thanks for doing the collab! I'm from Hungary, and for some reason, youtube just doesn't show me any videos from youtubers outside of Europe and USA, even when I search for a very specific topic., and they have the exact thing I'm looking for!
I've always wanted to ask .. is there some truth to washing away your vitamin c ( say the diy serum one ) to prevent it from oxidizing on your skin ? Some say u can rinse it after 1 minute and some say 30 minutes. What do you think about this ? And thank you for the very interesting video.
Amazing video! Thank you for the great information 💕 I do have one question Is it true that vitamin C is not recommended for acne prone skin due to it clogging pores? (Was mentioned by an esthetician but I do want to get the benefits of vitamin C)
Thank you for doing this collaboration video. I was hoping you would answer the question of oxidation. How do you know when your product has actually oxidized? I’ve heard that when the serum turns yellow you should just throw it out but there are some vitamin C’s on the market that come from good reputable companies that start off yellow. How do you know?
It is possible that these already oxidized because they were stored for too long or under 'bad' conditions (heat/sunlight).Look at the ingredients! if there is nothing that explains the colour it is the oxidizedvitamin c
Do you have any suggestion on removing skin tags, warts and moles? I’ve heard Vitamin C, turmeric and honey work well, but the are so many different recipes. .
Copper peptides don't play well with other ingredients ie vitamin c, vitamin a, acids etc. Pennsmithskincare has an excellent video re this topic if that helps.
Yes. I personally prefer to use other actives at night and alternate between lactic acid and retinaldehyde at night. Just making sure you aren't pairing it with something irritating
I enjoyed this🙌🏻🌞 Please always include Small Business skin care lines. Many times we make small batched products and we can provide better organic ingredients as well as personal customer service. I think the most important thing about finding a GOOD Vitamin C is finding one that does not oxidize and has L Ascorbic Acid. We make one if anyone wants to take a peek. We add gold ( an antioxidant that keeps the Vitamin C stable so it does not oxidize.)You can actually SEE the Natural Vitamin C and it looks nice and orange. We are a small business and small batched manufacturer. Thank You for this ladies I really enjoyed the video. 🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care
What a great video! I am looking for a vitamin c that will not break me out. I have dry sensitive skin and would like to incorporate one in my morning routine. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Sorry about that 😊 when referring to well made I’m referencing formulation techniques such as encapsulation which allows for both actives to Work well in the same serum
Question: I use a serum formulated with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate or STAY-C 50 vitamin C and it claims to be an active, stable, and bio-available form of Vitamin C that does not irritate the skin. I like the product. The brand is Belitae Organics. It also contains L-arginine and Hyaluronic Acid. I would like to know what do you think about this formula. Keep up the great work 👍🏻 thanks for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 ❤️
Regarding the niacinamide and vitamin c serum question... These two compounds (ascorbic acid and niacinamide) are stable at different pH, so you don't want to create a formula that contains both niacinamide and Vitamin C in one. But using them in separate products is fine.
I have age spots and haven’t seen any results from the various Vitamin C serums I’ve tried. Does it have any affect on age spots, or does it work only on dark spots from irritation or acne scarring? Thanks for this collab, it was great. I will check out Becky’s channel.
faith kamene I use tretinoin, which works wonders for fine lines and wrinkles, but still have age spots. But thank you for the suggestion, I appreciate it.
I layer tretinoin (0.05%) with the ordinary 10% azelaic acid suspension in the evening and I don't find the combination to be irritating :) My skin do however tolerate a loot
Can I use vit. C in a regimen that includes azelaic acid bid? I'm Asian and melasma is an ongoing concern. Also, I once read that vit. C is stored in the skin for about 72 hours. I understand that it's being constantly used up, but is that true? Great vid. Glad I found you!
Thank you for the video. I don’t believe you mentioned THD like you find in truth treatments products. Is that a good form or a better form of vitamin C?
L-ascorbic acid serums tend to burn my skin and have pretty resilient skin. I’m using up the rest of the ordinary vitamin c serum on my body. Please make a video on tretinoin, retinol etc. Can you mix them? What other products do they work best with? Which ones are best for acne and or fine lines? Etc. Thanks!
Hi! Ive seem many water + asorbic acid formulas + glycerin or aloe, and sometimes just water. Ive learned how unstable the C from your talks under these conditions - but does that instability render the newly made 'unstable' serum useless right away? Would it work for a short time? Like 2 days and then throw away? I bought some ascorbic and am learning that perhaps I should just buy the product. However, on that note.....how do you know the product is stable......results!? Thank you!
Hi Michelle! I wanted to ask you whether we can combine Indeed Labs Vitamin C24 Facial Creme which you recommended with iUnik Tea Tree serum? I've read that we shouldn't combine vitamin C with niacinamide, and there's some in this serum. Thanks :)
How do you apply and layer in the morning? Do I dry my face, add Vitamin C serum then let dry before adding moisturiser and sunscreen OR can I apply HA on still wet face, put Vitamin C serum on top of that then let dry before moisturiser and sunscreen? Which routine (or another) is best?
I have this question also! You and Beck mentioned that Vitamin C needs to work on the skin at a specific PH, does that mean it should always be applied to clean dry skin - before any other products? Would a hydrating toner help or hurt with Vitamin C absorption?
There are a lot of ingredients that help with PIH that are less irritating on sensitive skin eg niacinamide, licorice, alpha arbutin, azelaic acid, konjac acid, tranexamic acid etc etc etc. I can't tolerate l ascorbic acid due to the low ph and stopped using it completely. There are many videos from Dermatologists, Cosmetic formulators, master Estheticians on youtube re pigmentation and the different ingredients that can help. Best of luck.
@@lorainemcgillivray77 thank you! It's just that I keep hearing that l ascorbic acid is the only one with enough studies. But I will look into products with the ingredients above and hopefully find one. Thank you very much ❤
How about the hype about B5 supplements to help with acne? Low key wanna try it before just going on accutane. Birth control didn't fix my breakouts frequency either.
Is there a chance that you can do an update on the controversy about coral reefs and sunscreen? I saw the last video you posted was 2 years ago and I was wondering if there was more info you found out recently bc I’m sure more research has surfaced. I watch SkinCareByHyram and he LOVES mineral sunscreen like Zinc oxide but in your video you said that research has shown the zinc oxide has harmed coral reefs. Thank you for ALL YOUR VIDEOS 🥳😘
Can i use timeless vit.c 20% serum in the morning? Do you think it's a good serum? btw...do you know if dr. G green mild up sun spf 50 mineral sunscreen is waterproof? i can't find information about it:(
This was so helpful thank you! I am just a bit curious on what you think about what age is best to start using vitamin c, I am gonna turn 20 in a few weeks so
Dear Dr Wong, do inorganic sunscreens (or all sunscreens in general) become less greasy during the autumn and winter and in consequence more difficult for removing by using lipid based foaming cleansers or solvents? I am experiencing that issue now. Thanks!
In warm weather pretty much everything flows more easily - sebum, cosmetic products, plus you sweat more, so I'd imagine that could affect how easily products come off your skin!
This question is not Vitamin C related however I wanted to ask anyway! My fiancé is a welder, so everyday he comes home covered in dirt, metal, and everything else lol. He has oily skin and his pores are quite large and seem to be holding onto dirt. I have him use a salicylic acid wash, that he uses as a mask while he’s in the shower. Is there anything else you recommend to help??
Hello... I'm Sanjukta from India, pursuing graduation in chemistry, I'm a big fan of yours, so lucky that found your channel... Do you please review some sunscreen brands available in my country please? I have super oily skin with too much acne, doctor suggested me PHOTOSTABLE (brand name) sunscreen, which makes it more oily, I use face compact to fix it, but it comes out with sweat every time, it's too much sunny n hot weather here. Please suggest me some tips( affordable, cause my pocketmoney is pretty poor, as I earn my money to continue my study) ... There is no nerdy skincare channel from my region😒 So much thank you for your videos, they are so valuable to me. Loads of love ❤☺
Hey you could try "La Shield matte gel spf 50 (white/orange tube)" (sometimes on discount on nykaa and amazon)..it's a physical sunscreen so you have to first rub it well into your hands and then work it onto your face. But it's amazing for preventing sun damage from tanning. Another thing you can do is apply some light translucent powder on top when the oiliness is too much. But honestly our weather is difficult to handle. There's no perfect solution.
@@erezshahak8854 No it doesn't - as mentioned in the video, it's photoprotective! Most of the first studies performed on vitamin C were on its ability to protect skin from the sun...maybe she's confused it with AHAs? But even with those, day/night use makes no difference because the photosensitivity comes from the reaction with skin, not from the reaction with the sunlight.
I watch her as well but most derms seem to say that it's okay as long as you use sunscreen over it. I've been using it that way and haven't seen any negative effects..I know anecdotal evidence but i have super hyperpigmentation prone skin and live in a scorching hot country. Just fyi, Dr Rattan is not a dermatologist...she is a doctor in a different field. I find this misleading since her viewers are probably led to believe that she is a derm.
Okay so i still have a doubt. Is it necessary to increase the concentration of vitamin c as your skin adjusts to it? I used the klairs freshly juiced vitamin drop 5% l-ascorbic acid which was mentioned in the video, but i was planning to get either 15% or 21% next. I couldn’t due to covid, but now i’m frequently wondering if we really need to raise the % of these products. Do they not work anymore?
What is the lowest minimum percentage you can go with ascorbic acid and still be effective? I hear it's 5% and I hear others say it's 8%? I am really into DIY'ing my vitamin C lately due to the stability issues in formulation and the expense. Do you think there is a benefit to applying a serum that contains ferulic acid + vitamin E on top of my DIY plain ascorbic acid serum? I know the ferulic + E stabilizes ascorbic acid in solution but I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to applying them as two separate serums? Just curious... because my recent routine involves applying my 10% plain DIY vitamin C, allow it to dry and applying a THD ascorbate + ferulic acid + vitamin E serum (by Peter Thomas Roth) on top.
Yes if your skin can handle. Since cleanser is wash off should not cause issues. I have very sensitive skin I have not have issues. I only use a 8% vitamin c though.
Sorry a little late. I started using The Ordinary Vitamin C 23% + HA spheres 2% because it is inexpensive. If anyone else has used this product; can you tell me how long after applying will it tingle? Thank you!
Does Vit c during the daytime work as well for skin of darker colours..? Skin of colour specialist doctors do not recommend vit c during the daytime as it might lead to the worsening of hyperpigmentation..thoughts??
Personally I’ve found such positive responses in treating hyperpigmentation when using vitamin c and I tend to use it during the day because my night time routine is a bit more complicated and I like to space actives out. This far I’ve never noticed my hyperpigmentation worsening with vit c usage. Spf is also paramount 😊
Oh also, if you use a vitamin c which is too strong and irritates your skin then yes it can darken your hyperpigmentation because melanocyte cells products melanin in response to inflammation x
I haven't heard this from any doctors before - is it Dr Rattan, or someone else? Some other commenters have mentioned her advice in another comment, I've addressed it there :)
What ingredient do you want me to answer questions about next? 🤓
What about Sodium ascorbyl phosphate...is it effective and will it work on pigmentation and PIH??
Hi michelle. I would love if you can talk about azelaic acid. Like at wht ph it will be effective and how it works,wht ingredients that it will be best to pair with. Not so many people/brand talk abt this. Many thanks. Love ur blog btw! Xx
Please discuss tea tree oil. Apparently, it's an antibacterial ingredient that fades blemishes. Could it be used as an effective substitute for vitamin c to fade hyperpigmentation? Also, at what concentration would it be considered effective? The Body Shop is known for its Tea Tree Oil, and I think it consists of 20% of the overall product.
Perhaps ascorbyl glucoside? I just started using the 12% solution from The Ordinary and would love your thoughts!
Niacinimide. Is there any benefit to a 10% serum? Or is a smaller amount added to a moisturizer enough.
It's not a really popular ingredient, but I shall just give it a go: Licorice Root Extract!
Ooo, yes please!
That’s a lovely ingredient!
Yes plz
Yessss please!
I use it for my tummy? I can use it on my face too? 🤯
I love how the skincare community supports each other ❤️
I've been looking far and wide for in depth info on Vit C... the youtube algorithm has answered!!!
Yay! It's still been awful for me 😩
Make sure to watdh her recipe for homemade Vit C, it's cheap easy and wonderful.
@@SRPDunn I did. 🥰
i'm pretty sure that i've said this before, but i'd like to say again, that your channel is so amazingly informative, super interesting, and everybody interested in skincare should be watching it! it's so great to have a person break down the benefits of and analyse something, rather than just saying "this is amazing, it costs $300, you should definitely try it!!" :D and it's thanks to your advice that i've started using retinol at 32, when no dermatologist has ever recommended it to me, suggesting i go with injections and weird laser treatments instead, that are completely unnecessary in my case, and as a result my skin is now awesome. love your personality, knowledge, and channel so much
Hi Michelle. Thank you for adding closed captions to this video of yours, it is very much appreciated!
I really loved this video, not just b/c of the info you girls provide but the dynamics between you both is simply uplifting and your smiles and laughs are contagious. You really need to do another video together
2 australian skincare fanatics collabing!!! Wooooo
Hehe glad you enjoyed it! X
This was such a fun video! Please do consider doing another video with Beck specifically on hyperpigmentation in skin of colour.
I use vitamin c, azelaic acid, retinoids and am really good with sunscreen use but even after a year, I'm only seeing a slight brightening effect..the patches of hyperpigmentation are not really going away. Would love any information of this that you and Beck might have.
Are you using retin A or just retinols? Also niacinamide might help. Definitely carry on with the sunscreen that makes a huge difference.
Where is your pigmentation...it may be good to get seen by a proffessional to make sure it is not something else as usually with those products you would be seeing some sort of difference in a few months....and keep wearing sunscreen👍
Hydroquinone!
@@JVan-ic6ic Yes, 0.05% it's been helping a lot with acne especially. I actually recently added niacinamide. Hope to see some changes for the better!
@@Shilpa91000 It's mostly years of layered hyperpigmentatiion from acne and sun damage. I live in India and have skin very prone to tanning. Still want something that works better..lol! Oh yes, I'm a sunscreen convert for life now.
I absolutely loved this Collab ❤
Michelle's laugh is the cutest thing ever! 😆
2:06 for anyone looking 😂
3:50
Fabulous collaboration! Excellent exploration of Vitamin C and its possibilities and effectiveness. Thanks for introducing Beck.
Beck Wynta’s voice is soooo soothing! And I love your channel!!! Your video delivery is impeccable!!!
I really needed this in dept explanation, great video as always. Hope you have a great day💙
I’ve tried the SC C & E Ferulic. I didn’t notice a difference from other moderate or affordable Vit C formulas.
You two are speed talkers! and this comes from a fast talker 🤣🤣🤣 myself. I will have to listen to this a few times to catch all the fabulous info!!
Thanks ladies
I've learned to take notes in Michell's videos. They are packed with information
Is there truth behind the 72 hour “reservoir” effect for l-ascorbic acid, making it unnecessary to use it every day?
I think it's based on a very famous study on pig skin - I think it's likely that it forms a reservoir, but it's hard to say for sure if it works in the same number of days on people, or with every formulation.
You should do this more, you laugh a lot here and it sounds adorable 😁
Thanks for the information 👍
I love the timeless vitamin c with ferulic acid and vitamin E, it is exactly the same as the skincuticals. I get mine from YesStyle as it is the cheapest way for us in Australia. It is a coloured plastic bottle with a pump, which it means that it doesn't oxides as fast. I truly enjoy that and I do feel it has helped me with hyper pigmentation, due to being slack with sunscreens 😔🤦🏼♀️
Shame you didn't link beckys channel, of to find it now.
Stay safe and sane with lots of love from Melbourne ❤️😊
Yes the timeless vitamin c is lovely!! I believe I have featured it in a vitamin c favourites before :)
Sorry I forgot to paste in the links! They're there now 😊
Jasleen I stand corrected. Thank you so much for explaining the difference. 😊
Their website is really good for direct ordering if you can. They give big coupons every holiday
Jasleen that is very interesting. I Didn’t know this and just assumed it was price gouging on a “cosmeceutical”’ level ;)
I looove that your videos are so packed with useful info ❤️ One question, what would you recommend for collagen production besides vitamin C?
Beck has an amazing channel. Thanks for introducing her!
I really wanna know more about the derivatives! Especially 3-O Ethyl ascorbic Acid.
I'm planning to do something on derivatives at some point, but there's a lot to read through 😭
Lab Muffin Beauty Science yeah it’s a lot 😂 idk if my ethyl ascorbic serum is even doing anything if I’m being honest
I love both yours and Beck's videos
Thanks for the great video, it was great and informative as always :) Also huge thanks for doing the collab! I'm from Hungary, and for some reason, youtube just doesn't show me any videos from youtubers outside of Europe and USA, even when I search for a very specific topic., and they have the exact thing I'm looking for!
Thank you! I'm glad you found it anyway 😊
So informative! Nerdy skincare gold! Thank you both!
I've always wanted to ask .. is there some truth to washing away your vitamin c ( say the diy serum one ) to prevent it from oxidizing on your skin ? Some say u can rinse it after 1 minute and some say 30 minutes. What do you think about this ?
And thank you for the very interesting video.
It that was necessary, it would be on the instructions on the products
Oh I loved this! Is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C) a better option for anti against vs L-Ascorbic acid as it is more stable?
I really like Beck's eyes. Thank you both for the info
What about astaxanthin? Personally I use it (on face and take pills) because it's better than vit c when it comes to anti-aging.
I follow so many skincare experts and have never heard anyone talk about that
Michelle you have the cutest giggle!
Your part of wearing the apron in the last vitamin C serum video was really amazing. I enjoyed it so much .
Haha thank you! It was very sweaty 😅
You replied ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this! Would love
Very helpful and I'll subscribe to Beck's channel.
How can you combine Vitamin C with peptides (i use the Ordinary Buffet) and also something that has Polyhydroxy or Polyglutamic acids?
This was very useful. And thanks for introducing me to such a good new resource. An ingredient I'd like to hear more about is tranexamic acid. Xx
This was quite an interesting and informative one that I did not realise 11 minutes had passed! 😂💛
That's fantastic to hear! 😊
So excited for the collaboration, you are both favorites!
Amazing video!
Thank you for the great information 💕
I do have one question
Is it true that vitamin C is not recommended for acne prone skin due to it clogging pores? (Was mentioned by an esthetician but I do want to get the benefits of vitamin C)
Hi Michelle, thank you for your great videos! If I may, I do have a question regarding vitamin C. Would you prefer vitamin C in a serum or in a cream?
We're waiting for the nerdy explanation of sunscreen on the skin :))))) love youuuy!!!!!
Loved this q&a 🤩💕🤩💕!! Thanks guys!!
Thank you for doing this collaboration video. I was hoping you would answer the question of oxidation. How do you know when your product has actually oxidized? I’ve heard that when the serum turns yellow you should just throw it out but there are some vitamin C’s on the market that come from good reputable companies that start off yellow. How do you know?
It is possible that these already oxidized because they were stored for too long or under 'bad' conditions (heat/sunlight).Look at the ingredients! if there is nothing that explains the colour it is the oxidizedvitamin c
I always wear face sunscreen but only body in the summer if its a beach day going outside in peak.
Do you have any suggestion on removing skin tags, warts and moles? I’ve heard Vitamin C, turmeric and honey work well, but the are so many different recipes. .
I have the skinceuticals C e ferulic and must say it arrives yellow. Yes expensive. I believe Timeless C does the same.
Hi Michelle. Can I add vegetable glycerin to your DIY Vit C serum? If so, how much to add? TIA
I was hoping you guys would talk more about how to maximise efficacy with LAA and also efficacy of the derivatives too
Can you use vitamin c with peptide serums after; and also copper peptide serum. Thanks
Copper peptides don't play well with other ingredients ie vitamin c, vitamin a, acids etc. Pennsmithskincare has an excellent video re this topic if that helps.
I love you Michelle
Thank you! I miss Singapore food 😭
would it benefit more if you use vitamin c both morning and night?
Yes. I personally prefer to use other actives at night and alternate between lactic acid and retinaldehyde at night. Just making sure you aren't pairing it with something irritating
I enjoyed this🙌🏻🌞 Please always include Small Business skin care lines. Many times we make small batched products and we can provide better organic ingredients as well as personal customer service.
I think the most important thing about finding a GOOD Vitamin C is finding one that does not oxidize and has L Ascorbic Acid.
We make one if anyone wants to take a peek. We add gold ( an antioxidant that keeps the Vitamin C stable so it does not oxidize.)You can actually SEE the Natural Vitamin C and it looks nice and orange. We are a small business and small batched manufacturer.
Thank You for this ladies I really enjoyed the video. 🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care
Can you do a video about stuff that can help with dark circles?/stuff that helps with hyper pigmentation can really be irritating esp under the eyes
Mandelic acid and/or PHA?
Rice extract?
Propolis?
Azelaic acid?
What a great video! I am looking for a vitamin c that will not break me out. I have dry sensitive skin and would like to incorporate one in my morning routine. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I absolutely love vitamin C thank yooooooouuuuuu so much guys for this video!😍🤓😍🤓
How does one know when the product has oxidized? Is the colour/staining the only give-away?
Loved this video!! But about the pH, what about the naturium vitamin c 22%? It’s pH is much higher
5:34 - that's such a vague answer, how would you know whether a formula is "well made" or not?
Sorry about that 😊 when referring to well made I’m referencing formulation techniques such as encapsulation which allows for both actives to Work well in the same serum
The ingredient list ig
Thank you so much for this information
Michelle! I use Q10 for antioxidant, is there a say that vitamin C or Q10 is more powerful than the other?
Question: I use a serum formulated with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate or STAY-C 50 vitamin C and it claims to be an active, stable, and bio-available form of Vitamin C that does not irritate the skin.
I like the product. The brand is Belitae Organics. It also contains L-arginine and Hyaluronic Acid.
I would like to know what do you think about this formula.
Keep up the great work 👍🏻 thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 ❤️
Regarding the niacinamide and vitamin c serum question... These two compounds (ascorbic acid and niacinamide) are stable at different pH, so you don't want to create a formula that contains both niacinamide and Vitamin C in one. But using them in separate products is fine.
This was fun! I really enjoyed this collaboration.
Hurray! I'm glad you liked it! 😊
I have age spots and haven’t seen any results from the various Vitamin C serums I’ve tried. Does it have any affect on age spots, or does it work only on dark spots from irritation or acne scarring? Thanks for this collab, it was great. I will check out Becky’s channel.
Hi, maybe you can try a Retinol..
faith kamene I use tretinoin, which works wonders for fine lines and wrinkles, but still have age spots. But thank you for the suggestion, I appreciate it.
So if I wanted to start using niacinamide and vitamin c hybrid to help fade hyperpigmentation from acne, what's a good product?
How about rice or sake ingredients? They seem to be really popular in Japan and Korea
Okay, I just moseyed on here from your DIY Vitamin C serum tutorial. Maybe I can get the answer to my questions over here, 😁.
This is sort of related to the video: Is it better to layer Azelaic Acid with vitamin C in the AM, or with a retinoid in the PM?
I don't think there really is a "better" for that! I'd lean towards night application because the texture can be a bit tricky.
I layer tretinoin (0.05%) with the ordinary 10% azelaic acid suspension in the evening and I don't find the combination to be irritating :) My skin do however tolerate a loot
@@kristinegustavsen4209 Thanks! Which do you put on first? Do you put moisturizer on before either active?
Can I use vit. C in a regimen that includes azelaic acid bid? I'm Asian and melasma is an ongoing concern.
Also, I once read that vit. C is stored in the skin for about 72 hours. I understand that it's being constantly used up, but is that true?
Great vid. Glad I found you!
The thing I don't like about l-ascorbic acid is that it is unstable. Is sea buckthorne a substitute for vitamin C?
This video is sooo helpful! I was thinking of using retinol as well for night routine (At first I’m going to mix it with vitamin c haha)
Hi Michelle ! What about liposomal vitamin c on skin ? I am currently taking some orally and was wondering if I could put some on my skin.
Can you still apply Vitamin C topically when you have Rosacea and sensitive skin?
Thank you for the video. I don’t believe you mentioned THD like you find in truth treatments products. Is that a good form or a better form of vitamin C?
L-ascorbic acid serums tend to burn my skin and have pretty resilient skin. I’m using up the rest of the ordinary vitamin c serum on my body.
Please make a video on tretinoin, retinol etc. Can you mix them? What other products do they work best with? Which ones are best for acne and or fine lines? Etc. Thanks!
Did you try the 8% ordinary aa. It's the only one that does not cause issues but I have seen results. My skin very touchy this one is great.
She made a starting with retinoids video. Look for it - very helpful
Can I mix hyaluronic acid in diy vitamin c serum? Is it a good for a skin?
When you say Vitamin C protects from sun damage do you mean real-time protection?
Hi! Ive seem many water + asorbic acid formulas + glycerin or aloe, and sometimes just water. Ive learned how unstable the C from your talks under these conditions - but does that instability render the newly made 'unstable' serum useless right away? Would it work for a short time? Like 2 days and then throw away? I bought some ascorbic and am learning that perhaps I should just buy the product. However, on that note.....how do you know the product is stable......results!? Thank you!
Hi Michelle! I wanted to ask you whether we can combine Indeed Labs Vitamin C24 Facial Creme which you recommended with iUnik Tea Tree serum? I've read that we shouldn't combine vitamin C with niacinamide, and there's some in this serum. Thanks :)
Can you apply vitamin C on surgical scars? How long after wound healing can we start applying it?
How do you apply and layer in the morning? Do I dry my face, add Vitamin C serum then let dry before adding moisturiser and sunscreen OR can I apply HA on still wet face, put Vitamin C serum on top of that then let dry before moisturiser and sunscreen? Which routine (or another) is best?
I have this question also! You and Beck mentioned that Vitamin C needs to work on the skin at a specific PH, does that mean it should always be applied to clean dry skin - before any other products? Would a hydrating toner help or hurt with Vitamin C absorption?
Is there any other derivative that could work for PIH in very sensitive skin? Any l-ascorbic acid breaks me out
There are a lot of ingredients that help with PIH that are less irritating on sensitive skin eg niacinamide, licorice, alpha arbutin, azelaic acid, konjac acid, tranexamic acid etc etc etc. I can't tolerate l ascorbic acid due to the low ph and stopped using it completely. There are many videos from Dermatologists, Cosmetic formulators, master Estheticians on youtube re pigmentation and the different ingredients that can help. Best of luck.
@@lorainemcgillivray77 thank you! It's just that I keep hearing that l ascorbic acid is the only one with enough studies. But I will look into products with the ingredients above and hopefully find one. Thank you very much ❤
I just bought a vitamin c serum so this is perfect
great content
How about the hype about B5 supplements to help with acne? Low key wanna try it before just going on accutane. Birth control didn't fix my breakouts frequency either.
Is there a chance that you can do an update on the controversy about coral reefs and sunscreen? I saw the last video you posted was 2 years ago and I was wondering if there was more info you found out recently bc I’m sure more research has surfaced. I watch SkinCareByHyram and he LOVES mineral sunscreen like Zinc oxide but in your video you said that research has shown the zinc oxide has harmed coral reefs. Thank you for ALL YOUR VIDEOS 🥳😘
Did a mini update here talking about a newer study and a newer opinion piece, from 7:22 th-cam.com/video/ADvwMA8E0jQ/w-d-xo.html
Lab Muffin Beauty Science thank you! ❤️
Can i use timeless vit.c 20% serum in the morning? Do you think it's a good serum? btw...do you know if dr. G green mild up sun spf 50 mineral sunscreen is waterproof? i can't find information about it:(
This was so helpful thank you! I am just a bit curious on what you think about what age is best to start using vitamin c, I am gonna turn 20 in a few weeks so
I don't think there's a best age! You can start using it whenever 😊
I'm 20 and just started using it! I love it so far :)
Am I the only one who got super excited hearing that some Vit Cs can tint skin? Anyone care to share which type leaves a faux tan? Thanks in advance
Dear Dr Wong,
do inorganic sunscreens (or all sunscreens in general) become less greasy during the autumn and winter and in consequence more difficult for removing by using lipid based foaming cleansers or solvents? I am experiencing that issue now. Thanks!
In warm weather pretty much everything flows more easily - sebum, cosmetic products, plus you sweat more, so I'd imagine that could affect how easily products come off your skin!
This question is not Vitamin C related however I wanted to ask anyway! My fiancé is a welder, so everyday he comes home covered in dirt, metal, and everything else lol. He has oily skin and his pores are quite large and seem to be holding onto dirt. I have him use a salicylic acid wash, that he uses as a mask while he’s in the shower. Is there anything else you recommend to help??
can you make salicylic serum
Hello... I'm Sanjukta from India, pursuing graduation in chemistry, I'm a big fan of yours, so lucky that found your channel...
Do you please review some sunscreen brands available in my country please? I have super oily skin with too much acne, doctor suggested me PHOTOSTABLE (brand name) sunscreen, which makes it more oily, I use face compact to fix it, but it comes out with sweat every time, it's too much sunny n hot weather here. Please suggest me some tips( affordable, cause my pocketmoney is pretty poor, as I earn my money to continue my study) ... There is no nerdy skincare channel from my region😒
So much thank you for your videos, they are so valuable to me. Loads of love ❤☺
Hey you could try "La Shield matte gel spf 50 (white/orange tube)" (sometimes on discount on nykaa and amazon)..it's a physical sunscreen so you have to first rub it well into your hands and then work it onto your face. But it's amazing for preventing sun damage from tanning. Another thing you can do is apply some light translucent powder on top when the oiliness is too much. But honestly our weather is difficult to handle. There's no perfect solution.
@@ManasviniSridharan ohh, thank you.. I will definitely use la shield. Thanks so much
Can I apply vitamin C to wet skin?
However Dr. Rattan states that for skin of color it’s not suggested for day time use?
What's her reasoning and evidence for that?
Yes that’s correct! It it does sensitise the skin! So best to use in the evening!
@@erezshahak8854 No it doesn't - as mentioned in the video, it's photoprotective! Most of the first studies performed on vitamin C were on its ability to protect skin from the sun...maybe she's confused it with AHAs? But even with those, day/night use makes no difference because the photosensitivity comes from the reaction with skin, not from the reaction with the sunlight.
Lab Muffin Beauty Science Wow, thanks for that sweetie. That’s why you are the myth busting skin cop! 🧡
I watch her as well but most derms seem to say that it's okay as long as you use sunscreen over it. I've been using it that way and haven't seen any negative effects..I know anecdotal evidence but i have super hyperpigmentation prone skin and live in a scorching hot country.
Just fyi, Dr Rattan is not a dermatologist...she is a doctor in a different field. I find this misleading since her viewers are probably led to believe that she is a derm.
Okay so i still have a doubt. Is it necessary to increase the concentration of vitamin c as your skin adjusts to it? I used the klairs freshly juiced vitamin drop 5% l-ascorbic acid which was mentioned in the video, but i was planning to get either 15% or 21% next. I couldn’t due to covid, but now i’m frequently wondering if we really need to raise the % of these products. Do they not work anymore?
What is the lowest minimum percentage you can go with ascorbic acid and still be effective? I hear it's 5% and I hear others say it's 8%? I am really into DIY'ing my vitamin C lately due to the stability issues in formulation and the expense.
Do you think there is a benefit to applying a serum that contains ferulic acid + vitamin E on top of my DIY plain ascorbic acid serum? I know the ferulic + E stabilizes ascorbic acid in solution but I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to applying them as two separate serums?
Just curious... because my recent routine involves applying my 10% plain DIY vitamin C, allow it to dry and applying a THD ascorbate + ferulic acid + vitamin E serum (by Peter Thomas Roth) on top.
Hey Michelle, can I use Vit c after salcilic acid face wash
Yes if your skin can handle. Since cleanser is wash off should not cause issues. I have very sensitive skin I have not have issues. I only use a 8% vitamin c though.
@@tinahancock4967 thank you
I use a 15% and I can handle it well
But wasn't sure if it was a good thing
Sorry a little late. I started using The Ordinary Vitamin C 23% + HA spheres 2% because it is inexpensive. If anyone else has used this product; can you tell me how long after applying will it tingle? Thank you!
Does Vit c during the daytime work as well for skin of darker colours..? Skin of colour specialist doctors do not recommend vit c during the daytime as it might lead to the worsening of hyperpigmentation..thoughts??
Personally I’ve found such positive responses in treating hyperpigmentation when using vitamin c and I tend to use it during the day because my night time routine is a bit more complicated and I like to space actives out. This far I’ve never noticed my hyperpigmentation worsening with vit c usage. Spf is also paramount 😊
Oh also, if you use a vitamin c which is too strong and irritates your skin then yes it can darken your hyperpigmentation because melanocyte cells products melanin in response to inflammation x
I haven't heard this from any doctors before - is it Dr Rattan, or someone else? Some other commenters have mentioned her advice in another comment, I've addressed it there :)
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience yes exactly..she recommends using vit c in the nightime..
What other ingredients would be better that vitamin C for collagen production?
Retinoids!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you so much!