Vitamin C skincare is very useful as an anti-wrinkle cream, but the effectiveness of this vitamin depends wholly on the type of the vitamin and it’s particular concentration and means of storage. To add to the confusion, your choice may depend on the price. Is the product more expensive than another similar product?
To find out what type of vitamin C is good for you and your skin, you must first know the difference between between the different types and what they are normally used for. Below are listed the main three types of vitamin C skincare all with a short explanation of what they will do and how to best use them for your skin type.
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, (MAP) is a derivative of vitamin C that will help increase the collagen in your skin. This type of vitamin C is a very stable type and does not oxidize rapidly. It can even be used on sensitive skin as it is very gentle. To stop MAP from degenerating it is best to store it in a dry place away from sunlight.
L-ascorbic acid is a natural type of vitamin C. To be really effective, this form of vitamin C must be very well stored. L-ascorbic acid certainly has: it degrades very quickly when exposed to sunlight and air and can be very irritating to sensitive skin types. It is recommended by professionals that if you do not know the correct way of using this type of acid, do not use it. L-ascorbic acid is unsuitable for people with rosacea or sensitive skin.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a lot like the MAP type of vitamin C, but isn’t quite as quick or effective as the former. Much like L-ascorbic acid; it must be carefully looked after and stored away from sunlight and air, as this type of vitamin tends to degrade quite quickly. To be able to achieve the effects of collagen boosting with this type of vitamin, you must use it a lot more frequently and in much larger doses than you would have to use with L-ascorbic acid .
Before purchasing any vitamin C skincare products make sure you know what type of vitamin C they contain. Many manufacturers add various types of vitamin C that not only stop the effects of the vitamin but can also be dangerous for your skin. By checking each of the ingredients the product contains you will know what product is best for you.
