Vit C is a good anti-oxidant plus skin lightener and evens out skin tone.
i hav tried Avalon’s Organic’s vitality facial serum with vit C ( it has magnesium ascorbal phosphate…a stable form of C). it comes in a glass bottle that keeps it safe from getting oxidised. i liked it. expensive though but has lots of good stuff other than C. i loved it but i just moved on.
Now i’m using Neostrata’s Vit C capsules. they carry 10% L-ascorbic acid. u can use one or two capsules a day. it has 30 capsules. very nice so far. i’m loving it but too expensive.
Neostrata is having a sale " shoppers these days so u can take advantage of the deal.
My next choice is UNT skin care’s C Clarity. it has 20% L-ascorbic and is best value for price. again in a stable packaging.
So u can choose either depending on ur needs n pocket.
\For blackheads, large pores etc try Neutrogena’s oil free Acne Stress Control 3in 1 Hydrating acne treatment. it has 2% salicylic acid. very nice. no alcohol no irritating stuff. it is gr8 exfoliant for daily use for acne prone skin.
for skin brightening i hav tried Fade out in past with gr8 results with it and then Makeupartistschoice.com ’s skin bleaching gel with L-arbutin n glycolic acid. its good though but for much drastic effects try Neostrata’s hydroquinone 4% gel with glycolic acid.
u can use lightening serum after vit C but b4 sunscreen
for sunscreen even though there are lots of good ones. Neutrogena’s ultra sheer is affordable and has anti-oxidants. Vichy n La roche posy has no anti-oxidants but gr8 sun protection. so u can use vit C b4 applying it.
i havn`t found a gr8 cleanser yet
wow you made my day
one thing i dunt understand is that i rarely get any pimples on my face…and i never really had any acne…the only prob with my skin is pores…and blackheads…! so m confused whether the product fr acne prone skin is suitable fr me!