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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 the vitamin and some types of vitamin C are quite unstable. 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 is good for you and your skin, you need to know the difference between them and what they are supposed to be used for. I have listed the three main types of vitamin C skincare all with a brief explanation of what they will do and the best way to use them to your advantage.

 Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, (MAP) is a derivative of vitamin C with a collagen boosting effect. 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 cool dry place.

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 air, heat or sunlight and can be very irritating to certain skin types. It is recommended by professionals that if you do not know the proper way of using this type of acid, do not use it. L-ascorbic acid is unsuitable for those with rosacea or sensitive skin.

 Ascorbyl Palmitate is a lot like the MAP type of vitamin C, but does not work quite as quickly or quite as effectively as MAP. As for L-ascorbic acid; it must be carefully stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place, as this type of vitamin tends to degenerate very fast. To have a collagen boosting effect, Ascorbyl Palmitate has to be used more frequently and in much larger doses than you would have to use with MAP.

Make sure you know what exact ingredients any vitamin C skincare contains before buying. Some manufacturers mix 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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