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Mittwoch, 6. Januar 2010

How To Find The Best Vitamin C Skin Care Product For your Skin Type

By Edmund Travers

Vitamin C skincare products have become very popular over the last decade since they are effective at treating anti aging skincare issues. Despite the fact that there are surgical procedures that eliminate lines and wrinkles, some people prefer to use a less invasive approach to treat their aging skin condition. There are different forms of Vitamin C found in these products and it is necessary to find the right one that is best suited for your skin.

Some people purchase Vitamin C skincare products for their exfoliating effects. Skincare products containing a form of Vitamin C known as ascorbic acid help exfoliate dead skin cells. Products containing this compound have been found to be irritating to the skin. In addition, ascorbic acid has been found to oxidize very rapidly when exposed to light or heat. When this occurs, free radicals are produced. These unstable molecules (free radicals) can be detrimental for our skin since they are responsible for tissue damage.

Vitamin C skincare products are beneficial for the skin since they increase collage synthesis. It is first necessary to determine what type of skin you have and then select a form of Vitamin C that is best suited for you. If you suffer from acne or rosacea, a formula containing ascorbic acid will be too harsh for your skin and will cause additional redness and irritation. Fortunately there are milder forms of this nutrient that are best suited for problematic skin conditions such as acne and rosacea.

A fat soluble form of Vitamin C used in skin care formulas is ascorbyl palmitate. It is a more preferable form of Vitamin C since it will not irritate the skin. In addition, it is better absorbed and will retain longer in the skin than ascorbic acid. Skin care formulas containing Ascorbyl Palmitate retain their potency for at least two years, lasting significantly longer than those containing ascorbic acid. Both Ascorbyl Palmitate and ascorbic acid are able to suppress tumors caused by ultraviolet light. A research study has concluded that ascorbyl palmitate is 30 times more effective at suppressing these tumors as compared to ascorbic acid.

Vitamin C skincare products work by stimulating collagen synthesis. Collagen is a protein in our skin and literally is the glue that holds it together. As we age, collagen in our skin is decreased and when this occurs we will notice the development of wrinkles and see our skin begin to sag. So, by stimulating the production of collagen, we can achieve a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve our overall complexion.

Depending on the type of skin you have and the effect you are trying to achieve will determine if you should use a product containing ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate or magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. If you have normal skin and want to use a product containing an effective exfoliating agent, choose one that contains ascorbic acid. On the other hand, if you have sensitive skin, use a formula containing ascorbyl palmitate or magnesium ascorbyl phosphate since those compounds will not irritate your skin. If you have aging skin, tetrasubstituted lipophilic ascorbate skincare products may be your best choice. This form of Vitamin C appears to be a more powerful booster of collagen synthesis and may be more appropriate to treating aging skin.

As we can see, there are many benefits in using topical Vitamin C products for your skin. This versatile nutrient can help treat anti aging skin care issues, and also serve as an exfoliating agent. As long as you can find a stable formula that either contains Ascorbyl Palmitate or Magnesium Ascorbyl phosphate you will be doing all you can to improve the quality of your skin. Make sure you store it in a cool dry place avoiding sunlight so that you can prevent it from oxidizing.

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