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Which formulation, then, should one choose?
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Rachel Westbay, a board-certified dermatologist atMarmur Medicalin Manhattan.
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Whyisvitamin C such a coveted ingredient?
Look for ingredients like vitamin E (tocopherol) and ferulic acid, Westbay instructs.
These can enhance the stability and effectiveness of vitamin C and provide additional antioxidant protection.
In creams, look for hyaluronic acid, which helps lock in moisture without being heavy, Westbay says.
Vitamin C works best at a pH level of around 2.53.5, Westbay notes.
Is vitamin C cream better than a vitamin C serum?
Serums have a lighter consistency but contain a higher concentration of active ingredients.
Can you use a vitamin C cream every day?
Not onlycanyou use a vitamin C cream daily, you absolutely should use it daily, Nazarian says.
Is vitamin C good for mature skin?
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