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Significant Value in Using Vitamin C Products?

asked 1 year ago by Virtual4U in Vancouver BC Canada
Latest answer by Lisa Benest, MD
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Tags: female, skin type, vitamin c

Is there a significant value in using Vit C serum products? If so, is the effectiveness based on age or skin type?

2 answers to Significant Value in Using Vitamin C Products?

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Yes, vitamin C is good for the skin

I find vitamin C products beneficial to the skin.  It is a nice ingredient to use to prevent sun damage and aging.  Depending on the strength and the product, vitamin C can help protect your DNA from sun damage, especially when combined with other antioxiadants, such as green tea, ferulic acid and vitamin E.  There is no age recommendation for topical vitamin C.  It is helpful for any age or skin type, from light skin to dark skin.  It is felt that applying... more
Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist
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Vitamin C against skin aging

There is some benefit of using Vitamin C, as it catches free radicals and thus protects your skin. There is much more effect of using sun screen and stay smoke free. see video
Robert Kasten, MD

Mainz Dermatologic Surgeon

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