VITAMIN C: DERMATOLOGIST EXPLAINS BENEFITS, HOW TO USE & BEST TYPES

Dermatologist Dr. Bowe explains what vitamin C does for the skin, how to pick the best form of vitamin C for your skin, and how to be a smart shopper when it comes to looking at ingredients and packaging (hint: no vit C droppers in this derm’s bathroom!). Discover how this powerful antioxidant can transform your skin health by targeting concerns like hyperpigmentation, dark spots, discoloration, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and skin texture. Understand the science behind vitamin C (and how L-ascorbic acid is different from THD ascorbate), how it protects your skin from environmental damage, helps brighten the look of skin, and its role in collagen production. Learn how to effectively apply vitamin C to maximize benefits while minimizing any irritation. Keep watching for all of the expert tips you need for healthier, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin.

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0:00 Intro
1:20 Benefits of Vitamin C
4:44 Forms of Vitamin C
4:59 L-Ascorbic Acid
8:28 Alternatives to L-Ascorbic Acid
9:57 Lipid-Loving Forms (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate)
11:12 Water-Loving Forms (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid)

Deep dive on how to treat and prevent dark spots
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Different forms of Vitamin C
L-ascorbic acid (***avoid layering with other active ingredients, especially retinol and exfoliating acids)
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

The essential daily skincare routine:
Cleanser→ Vitamin C Serum → Moisturizer (if you have dry skin) → Sunscreen

Articles referenced (Dr. Bowe’s publications):
Learn more about how free radicals and oxidative stress can contribute to acne:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22648...

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Disclaimer: This content and discussion will not replace your relationship with your own physician and is not personal medical advice.