While I’m generally pretty bad about sunscreen, keeping your advice in mind, I bought Neutrogena’s Ultrasheer sunscreen, since it was SPF 60 and claimed to be ultrasheer:
I used to use L’Oreal’s Ombrelle’s Face Lotion since it was super sheer and didn’t feel sticky on my skin, but couldn’t find it at the local drugstore and substituted with the Neutrogena version: Weightless Face Lotion SPF 60
My problem is that after smoothing the Vit. C serum onto face and then immediately putting the sunscreen on, my face has this tingling/burning feeling. It goes away in about 5 minutes – but those are 5 uncomfortable minutes. Is there a reason for the tingling feeling?
I think the problem is using 2 products immediately. My routine is wash face, then apply Vit C, get ready/change/do my hair (about 10-15 minutes by which time the Vit C has had the time to settle in) followed by cetaphil and then sunscreen. I do sometimes get tingling with Vit C initially, but its very transient and goes away pretty quickly.
@Lilly - yes pretty much everyday routine. I buy my sunscreen online -it’s called Burnout Face & Body - physical sunscreen with zinc oxide. It settles into my skin very nicely without the white cast.
whether you use DIY or store bought, it doesn't matter as long as it's helping your skin. I agree with Sehar that you should give a few minutes (at least 5) in between applying vitamin c, lotion, sunscreen etc. that gives each product a little time to sink in. As for the tingling, I used to get that when I first started using the vitamin c. I still get it during PMS or if skin is just extra sensitive. I know it's not pleasant but as long as it gues away within a few min, it's normal. It's caused by the L-ascorbic acid.
Thanks Sehar and Paheli! I’ll give myself time between application of each. I apply sunscreen in the morning and am barely outside for 5 minutes (and that’s being generous), but I walk home in the evenings and it’s an hour walk outside in the sun. Should I be re-applying the sunscreen? I know, what a basic question - but I’m not a fan of sunscreen (and it’s white, greasy cast on the face) and am only just getting into the habit of its application :sid:
Eeks…an HOUR walk outside in the sun?! If you’re getting less than 5 minutes of sun exposure in the morning…then if I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t e even bother applying sunscreen in the morning. I would apply the sunscreen before leaving office. Since you use a chemical sunscreen, apply it like 30 minutes before leaving office. If you have make-up on, you could get those make-up removing towelettes to remove make-up easily at work. And then do a property cleaning once you get home.
BTW, I read on the other thread you use a toner and moisturizer every morning. Why? What does the toner do for you? And is your skin dry to the point where you need a moisturizer every morning?
@Paheli00 - I use the toner to minimize the appearance of pores - is it doing it's job? Who knows...but I've found that in the last couple of years my pores appear larger. I also sort of use it for its astringent properties. I know that conflicts with the idea of me having dry skin. But what I've noticed is that I touch my face a lot and it's my way of convincing myself that I'm combatting any oil transfer from my hands to my face.
I have had a positive impact on my skin every time after using this DIY c serum, but I keep mine simple by only using ascorbic acid, distilled water and glycerine.
I didn't get a chance to read all responses so I'm not sure if you answered this but is it the ferulic acid which I don't have yet that dissolves the l-ascorbic acid because mine did not dissolve even if I shook the bottle a couple times
If you’re going to use the recipe I posted, please follow it 100%. If you’re cooking, you wouldn’t make the food if you were missing an ingredient would you? Likewise, get the ferrulic acid and all other ingredients EXACTLY as it’s listed.
P.S. The second link I posted in the beginning of this thread discusses exactly what role ferulic acid plays in this recipe. It has nothing to do with dissolving the l-ascorbic acid.
1) L-ascorbic is not the same as ascorbic.
2) If you're going to use the recipe I posted, please follow it 100%. If you're cooking, you wouldn't make the food if you were missing an ingredient would you? Likewise, get the ferrulic acid and all other ingredients EXACTLY as it's listed.
P.S. The second link I posted in the beginning of this thread discusses exactly what role ferulic acid plays in this recipe. It has nothing to do with dissolving the l-ascorbic acid.
I'm waiting for my L-ascorbic acid to be delivered!! How does your skin look after using this for years?
I m wondering has anyone used pre made vitamin serums . . I was looking at amazon and there are a few with 1000's of reviews... Has anyone tried store bought versions?
I m wondering has anyone used pre made vitamin serums . . I was looking at amazon and there are a few with 1000's of reviews... Has anyone tried store bought versions?
I have and not really worth it :(
One had the wrong "type" of Vit. C in it, so its use was pointless (I tested it with pH strips and it tested as being neutral). The other oxidized in days (actually it already had a slight yellow tint when I first opened the bottle) and OMG, it STANK!!! So while the Vit. C in it was the right kind (I did the pH test and it tested between a 3 and 4) I was self-conscious because of the smell and questioned it because of the yellow hue. And yes, both were bought on Amazon :(
I did try and make the DIY Vit. C at home with the correct proportions for a 20% concentration, but ended up with chemical burns on my face (minor, but I could still sense them). I know the logical course of action is to start with a lower percentage, but right now I'm working my way back up to the courage to do so.