Best Vitamin Cs Part 1 #shorts

18 Dec 2024 · 1 min
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Short transcript of a YouTube skincare video by Shereene Idriss explaining differences between active (L‑ascorbic acid) and ester/inactive vitamin C forms. Advises that L‑ascorbic acid (active) can be reactive and irritating, generally unnecessary above 20% concentration; recommends Paula’s Choice Vitamin C15 Booster for morning use under sunscreen but not to combine with retinol at night. Recommends gentler ester forms (Summer Fridays CC Me serum containing 3‑O ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbyl glucoside, and a 2‑in‑1 gel moisturizer) as beginner-friendly, usable morning and night.

Questions this video answers

L‑ascorbic acid

20% (not to exceed 20)

Paula’s Choice Vitamin C15 Booster serum

Summer Fridays CC Me serum containing 3‑O ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbyl (ascorbyl) glucoside; also a Summer Fridays 2‑in‑1 gel moisturizer mentioned as a gentler option

Using strong L‑ascorbic acid (e.g., Vitamin C15) together with retinol at night.

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