How many of you use a vitamin c serum?
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My skin is kinda sensitive and oily. I have been using SK-II Facial Treatment Repair C for about three months and its great. I haven't tried other brands but apparently other ones are sticky but this one is not. The only downside is the price... $100 for 30 mL, which is about 0.5 oz I think.
I had to start using vitamin c serum, my eyes were horrible after having my baby I looked like someone had punched me.
Vitamin c did nothing for my skin. I still swear by retin A....but everyone's skin is different.
I was considering using this line. Do you use any foundation now? Will it shrink pores and is it good for acne? I went to the website and it looks really good. Is it just for discoloration or does it reduce wrinkles as well? TIA
I am really impressed with Obagi Serum. I have the one called "Obagi-C Clarifying Serum". It says "Rx Only" on the bottle so I get it from my dermatologist. As for shrinking pores, I think it does! I also use other stuff too so I'm not sure how much to attribute to the serum. I use the Obagi toner and Obagi "Clear" which is a whitening agent. On top of all that I use MD Forte lotion and then Skinceuticals sunscreen. I don't use any foundation... just a little powder blush. I know this sounds boastful, but my skin is pretty and it used to be such a mess. It was horrible. But now people compliment me on my complexion.
As for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, I think the serum does do that too. It makes my face look overall healthy and smooth.
My acne is completely gone! Finally! I do attribute that to the serum and other products I use too. I think the serum enhances the effectiveness of the other things you put on your skin work better. Plus it contains vitamin C which I believe helps with acne.
Obagi has so many different products to choose from and from what I've heard from my dermatologist, she recommends them all. And I do recommend the ones I use!
Thanks Leelee. The before and after video on the website looks pretty good. I will look into it more.
Hey Leelee, I was thinking of using obagi, which as won rave reviews on the yes they're fake forum. However I tried using proactive, murad, and grape seed extract (which I disturbingly found that I am allergic to) but nothings seems to work. It's not that I have severe acne although I do have a lot of acne scarring on my forehead/ t zone. So really I am looking for something that will fade scars. Is obagi the one?
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adindamay, if you have a few pimples, you should try jojoba oil. It works wonders and it works fast and it is inexpensive. You can get it at any health food store.
Well, I do have old acne scars and the Obagi does seems to help them look almost non-existant. The "Clear" contains bleach and the Serum - C has hydriquione (sp?) and vitamin C and both of these are supposed to help with the skin discoloration within the scar. I think my scars may actually be still there, but you can't see them b/c the Obagi products have evened out my coloring so there's no more tell-tale red or brown-ness along with the scar. It does take a few weeks for the stuff to start working well, though. And the Serum - C is expensive, but I think worth it.:shame:
I hope this helps answer your question.
Ironically, when I was at the dermatologist today, she told me about a new machine she's getting in the fall that will give a mini-facelift effect. She said it would absolutely take away the actual scars from my face and there would be no down time.
Leelee, thanks for your response. I think that you have definately swayed me to try obagi and will have to put up with people staring at me b/c my face will be falling off for the first couple of weeks. If you get that other procedure done and it works wonders please do give me an update. Thanks again!
I have just bought serum , straight serum from shoppers drug mart and have been rubbing that in, do it for bed as it is "shiney"
Serious Skincare makes a whole Vitamin C line. It is sold on HSN.com Official Site, the original home shopping network. I have a friend who uses Serious Skincare (not sure if she uses the Vitamin C line) and raves about it. I think I might try it. Gonna check out the reviews at Makeup Alley first though.