Using vitamin C skincare can have a dramatic anti-aging impact on your skin, but it does depend on which type of product you buy. Different products have different concentrations of vitamin C and some types of vitamin C do not store well. These products are available in a wide range of prices which further adds to the confusion.

To be able to know what type of vitamin C would be best for you and your skin, you need to know the difference between between the different types and what they are supposed to be used for. Below are listed the main three types of vitamin C skincare all with a brief explanation of what they are and the best way to use them for your skin type.

 Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, also known as MAP is a derivative of vitamin C that will help increase the collagen in your skin. This type of vitamin C is much more stable than the pure vitamin and does not oxidize rapidly. it is so gentle, it can be safely used on sensitive skin. To stop MAP from degrading and oxidizing it is best to store it in a dry place away from sunlight.

L-ascorbic acid is a natural type of vitamin C. This form of the vitamin must be properly stored. L-ascorbic acid certainly has its disadvantages: it oxidizes very quickly when exposed to sunlight and air and can be very irritating to certain skin types. It is recommended by professionals that if you do not know the correct way of using this type of acid, It's best to avoid it. L-ascorbic acid is unsuitable for those with rosacea or sensitive skin.

 Ascorbyl Palmitate is similar to the MAP type of vitamin C, but isn't quite as quick or effective as MAP. Much like L-ascorbic acid; it must be carefully stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place, as this type of vitamin tends to degrade quite quickly. To be able to achieve the effects of collagen boosting with this type of vitamin, you must use it a lot more frequently and in much larger doses than you would have to use with L-ascorbic acid .

Before purchasing any vitamin C skincare products make sure you know what type of vitamin C they contain. Some manufacturers add different types of vitamin C which renders the product ineffective and can also be irritating for your skin. By checking what ingredients the products have you will know what product is best for you.

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