Comments on: Why You’re Missing Out If You’re Not Using Vitamin C In Your Skincare Routine

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 22:05:34 +0000

In reply to Diana.

Diana, that’s a very good question. My aim with this blog is to tell you what really works to treat all the various skin conditions. But what you end up using depends on several factors including your skin type, age, skin issues etc.

If you want to keep things really basic, you can use only these three products: http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/essential-daily-skincare-products/ this is what I would recommend to a teen without acne as their skin is still in very good condition and doesn’t need much help.

What to add to that depends on your needs. If you’re concerned about anti aging, retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids certainly help. But I use them on alternate days. I’ve shared my skincare routine in this post: http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/my-skincare-routine/

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:00:55 +0000

Hi! I just started reading your blog and I love it. It has given me a more informed idea of how to take care of my skin effectively. I do have some questions though. According to your blog posts, there are multiple products that you need to use on a daily basis. But is it safe or effective to use all of those products on a daily basis? Like a vitamin c serum, Retin A, alpha hydroxy acid, moisturizing cream, an antioxidant serum… Would you recommend using them all everyday? Do you have a blog post were you talk about your own skin care routine? Thank you!

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:11:53 +0000

In reply to Joscelyn. Joscelyn, hi and thank you for your kind words. I've partially answered this question on the glycerin page, but basically I believe that, when it comes to Vitamin C, it's better to spend a bit more and buy a product properly formulated with it rather than try to make your own. It's very difficult to stabilize Vitamin C and, when unstable, it oxidizes (ie lose its effectiveness) really quickly. You would also need to use a concentration that's high enough to penetrate the skin but not so high to cause irritations, which isn't easy either. Hope this helps.

By: Joscelyn

Joscelyn — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:07:45 +0000

Hi, I love your blog thanks for sharing so much information with us, I have a question, i’ve seen youtube videos of people making homemade vitamin c serums and i wonder if it really works since it needs to penetrate deep into the skin, i was thinking about buying one of those products that claim to have pure vitamin c, but they are so expensive for me, so i was hoping i could made my own serum, do you think it is worth it? thank you 🙂

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:02:24 +0000

I agree with you Beauty Able. I think the body benefits more getting vitamins by eating foods rich in them than from topical creams. It’s definitely cheaper considering that most skincare products don’t contain concentrations high enough to provide benefits for the skin.

By: Beauty Able

Beauty Able — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:04:24 +0000

When it comes to getting the right vitamins for your skin i feel it's always a good idea to work from the inside out, most of the time it's cheaper too, a combination of foods high in a vitamin plus a top up with supplements is affordable and will compliment the skincare products used. Selenium is another good antioxidant. .-= Beauty Able´s last blog ..Get Rid Of Blackheads With Pore Cleansing Strips =-.