Do Vitamin C Derivatives Work? A Guide to the L-ascorbic Acid Alternatives in 2024

Vitamin C Derivatives

We are definitely in a time of hype and innovation in skincare. While I consider myself one of those too excited to see what innovations are being rolled out by major brands and indie companies alike, my skincare choices and routines are pretty basic. So I’ve been so happy to see all of the skincare … Read more

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate vs. L-Ascorbic Acid: Which One Is Better?

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate vs. L-Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C is one of the best skincare ingredients to incorporate into your skincare routine, mainly for its anti-aging, skin-lightening, and UV-protective properties. Until recently, most vitamin C-containing skincare products were formulated with L-ascorbic acid, the pure form of vitamin C. Although L-ascorbic acid is a highly effective skincare ingredient, its caveat is that it … Read more

Seoul Ceuticals Day Glow Serum Vitamin C Serum – Dud or HG?

Seoul Ceuticals Day Glow Vitamin C Review kiwis

Over the last few years, the buzz for vitamin C regarding anti-aging has been insane! Even with this craze, many people don’t know what vitamin C is or does in skincare. I was running out of vitamin C serum. I discovered this vitamin C serum with over 21k reviews on Amazon, making it one of … Read more

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