Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide Part 1: Ascorbic Acid | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Vitamin C guide, part 1! Let's talk about ascorbic acid in skincare: why everyone loves vitamin C, what it does, how to use it, and which products to use.
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In this video:
🍊 What does vitamin C do?
🍊 Ascorbic acid product basics
🍊 Problems with ascorbic acid
🍊 Product guide: Water-based serums, good and bad DIY, water-free products
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This is why you need a good chemist to understand what and how actually chemicals work. Not self named estheticians or just cosmetic lovers. Thank you Michelle ♥️
All chemist don't know about the skin Dummy soooo.
@@riveraspen2745 Having chemical degree it is not that difficult to understand how skin works. However it doesn't work wise versa - aesthetician (without Physio/chem degree) can't tell explain you chemical reactions the way it should be done. But it is only my opinion, you don't have to agree with it :)
This is why a good esthetician has an understanding of ingredients. You can’t effectively treat patients/clients or communicate what you’d want the chemist to formulate if you don’t.
@@riveraspen2745 you sound like you know nothing about anything lol
We need Michelle to exist 🤍
I can’t wait for part two….it’s been a year since this part one came out 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Michelle: talking about vitamin c in skincare and going into the usual crazy details that I should be paying attention...
Me: that's such a cute Halloween shirt... Where to find 🦇
Haha it's Black Milk 😊
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Looks like a new website to be obsessed with now.... 😂
this is crazy, I was literally doing research on vitamin C this week and was just thinking how I was gonna check your channel for some info and then this pops up!! perfect timing!
Yay! Hope it answered some of your questions ^_^
@@LabMuffinBeautySciencefffffx শ্ব,
Could you do some videos on nail care chemistry? I feel like that doesn’t get talked about much.
I have been using a collagen powder in a shake about four times a week for 6 months. it has made a huge difference with my nails. I don't have as many ridges and they just look pinker and healthier. So much so I don't even like to wear nail polish over my nails anymore.
Hmmm maybe - I started my blog talking about nails! What did you want to know? 😊
Yes I would love this too! I do try to eat well and take supplements but my nails remain brittle. I would love to understand how to better care for them 😊
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience not op but also very keen for this!
I would like to know:
- best practice wrt basic care, eg what damages nails, how to maintain healthy nails (especially when one works with cleaners, or gardens, or as a mechanic, and other hand-intensive work), different types of nails (eg my sibling has mega thick nails - they're almost claws - whereas mine are quite weak)
- mythbusting, eg do nail strengtheners work, will it damage them to have them constantly painted/covered with acrylics, can you tell if someone's malnourished by the lunula or white patches or cloudiness (a common thing that my mum's naturopath frequently said)
- how to recover from damage, eg injuries, infections, whether nail beds can recover from a lifetime of chewing (that one is not at all personal >.>)
there's, uh, a short list for you? lol. it's not your main area of interest, of course, so i'd equally appreciate recs for scientifically-focussed sources. i don't really know enough about it to figure that out for myself and i trust your judgement ^_^
Michelle, did you make a part 2 for this? I can't find it anywhere and I would love to know more!
i've been looking for it as well and can't find anything
@@fave525 me neither, noithing about the derivatives
As Michelle and I both have ADHD I'm not surprised lol
Glad I’m not the only one. Disappointing. Just leave out any mention if you aren’t going to follow through with something or post an update addressing the reasons for not doing so.
Lol, "she bloody warned you." 😂😂
I did! And don't you forget it 😡
Retinoids are a staple in my day and night routines and I thought I couldn’t use it with Vitamin C. Nice to know it’s not a hard no! Would love to see your routine using both actives
Your skin looks amazing!
I buy bulk ascorbic acid to dechlorinate water for my fish tanks. But it has other uses! After bathing I dissolve a small amount of vitamin C and niacinamide powder in distilled water, (I use a small wasabi/soy sushi dish to do mixing) add a few drops of lanolin oil for ceramides, vitamin E to stabilize the vitamin C, carrot oil for vitamin A, and 7-12 pumps of Equate brand CeraVe. Stir it until its mixed and has a serum feel to it, and apply it all over my body. It's inexpensive, super fresh and only adds a few minutes to my after bath routine.🌱
Hi Michelle, can you do a video on ‘pores’, perhaps their biochemistry, how they work, and common myths surrounding pores on skin, please? Thanks for all the informative content. Keep it up!
pores don't have a "biochemistry", they're literal holes
All these reminded me is that I’m too lazy to chase a worth-it Vitamin C skincare. I’ll keep my sunscreen+tretinoin game (and save some cash😉), thank you very much.
I subscribed because you went into amazing details I have not seen other posters do. Also love that you looked into all this great job!
You're a hoot Michelle! I love your sense of humor! I cant wait for part 2!!!
Sitting in my car at lunch and tuning into my favorite and most stimulating subscribed CZcams channel.
Thank you so much Michelle !
Such a smooth presentation. No fluff. Good flow. You earned a new subscriber!
Very informative! Looking forward to Part II ! Thank you, Michelle !!
Love this style of informative video on a specific ingredient. Would love the same on peptides
Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your very detailed and relatable info on Vit C. NEW SUBSCRIBER. Thanks much
Great topic and I love the way you try to completely cover the different aspects of it. 👍🏻😄
I love youuuu! The most underrated cosmetic/beauty CZcamsr ever!!! Been following you from the beginning 😭
This lady is the best, most informative videos and her voice is amazing to listen to lol
Excellent explanation, so thoughtful and thorough. Thank you, You are a not only a scientist but a teacher as well.
Hi michelle, love how educational your videos are. Could you please do a video on scarring and products to help with that? Thank you 💕
I love hearing you speak! Such a calming voice, demeanor, and accent. And most importantly, I love how you share your knowledge and research. Thank you 😊
Thank you, exactly what I needed! Used the TheOrdinary Serum you've mentioned so far, but didn’t know I could use it with Niacinamide (which is my holy grail). It’s a bit heavy, but I get results and it’s inexpensive. Thought about switching to a different product, but first I'll wait for part 2 of this series.
Love these videos :) Michelle, can you do one about key hair product ingredients? Like - what is it in "volumising" products that actually gives your hair volume?
I've been using Regimen Labs vitamin x serum which has vitamin c. I've been loving it!
Yay! Thank you so much on behalf of all the scientists - like me - who have no patience to do youtube videos about these VERY important things.
You are brilliant and I love the way you explain the science of it without putting the entire room to sleep (guilty)
looking forward to the rest of the videos
Thank you so much. I finished my current vitamin C + E serum so I've been looking for something else.
Awesome video 🤩 Thank you so much! The info provided is as detailed as it could possibly be. I've been using your DIY vitamin C serum for some time now. I've noticed that the formula you propose with baking soda stains my hands, and some time ago I stopped putting baking soda, mixing just ascorbic acid and water. I wonder if this somehow affects the stability or effectiveness 😳
The disclaimers sent me rolling! 🤣 Thank you for this information. I've been looking into vitamin C lately, so good timing!
Glad it was helpful! P.S. Don't sue me
I'm really excited to hear your opinion on Inkey List's 15 Vit C + EGF
FINALLY! The video I’ve been waiting for!! 😍😍😍😍 Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Nice, Michelle a.k.a DA Lab Muffin is back to teach us more lessons 😎
I love how you educate and entertain us at the same time
I’m still waiting for your part two 🥰 can’t wait to hear about the derivatives!
Great video, so informative! Would love to see a part 2. What do u think about ascorbyl glucoside? I’m really liking the Ordinary Ascorbyl glucoside 12%.
I would love you to make Part 2 of this! Ascorbic acid is not for me, and help to navigate Vitamin C esters (and product recommendations) would be so helpful.
Great video! Very detailed and informative 👍
OMG all rounded explanation about vit. C. I owe you, Michelle!
Thank you! ❤️
the video i knew i needed to see from michelle ❤️🔥 btw love your sweatshirt ☠️
You are amazing at explaining.
Love your shirt, love the matrix, love everything, thanks! 😻🤩
Yay thank you!!
Can’t wait for part two! Finding affordable versions is really difficult! :)
Gurl i been waiting 2 years 😭
Thanks again for your time and help
Very informative content, thank you! And I love your Halloween sweater!
Thank you for this video! I love hearing on the chemical level of why and how Vitamin C is good for skin. I use Timeless Vitamin C which you mentioned. Yay!
Living for the Halloween cat top, Michelle! Thank you for the informative video (per usual)
Is part 2 coming soon (I hope)? Love your vids!
I have the tatcha vitamin c and it’s decent but I can’t wait to try some of these
I am loving your videos so far. So informative and thorough. I find I get so much more out of it when you include some science. You also seem to have a quite exhaustive list of vit C candidates. I did not notice the one from SkinDeva. That is the one I was thinking of buying. What do you think?
Best vitamin C video so far.
Can't wait for part two! I'm interested in learning about sodium ascorbyl phosphate
It's a weak, ineffective derivative that is poorly absorbed and doesn't really get into the skin. It has shown to somehow help with acne and likely can act as an antioxidant but don't count on it for anti-aging, collagen-boosting effects, or anything else you'd want from vitamin C. I.e., look for a better version of vitamin C, ideally sticking with stabilized l-ascorbic acid.
Tetrahexldecyl acid is the good one but pricey.
@@user-wg7fc5ps4v what about ethyl ascorbic acid? i’ve heard that it has ~80%ish pure ascorbic acid
Thank you! My eyebrow pencil went red all of a sudden and I had no idea it was a reaction to the Maelove Glow Maker I'd recently started using. (I'm ditching the brow pencil and keeping the vitamin C).
Hi, I've been watching your videos and I like them so much, finally a channel that gives skin care advice which is actually baked by research.
I would like to use alfa hydroxid acids, vitaminc c and some moisturizing sunscreen in my routine, could you provide advice on how to use them please?
Thanks!
I honestly needed this
Omg i have been wondering why the collars of my shirts look like I've been shedding makeup but i haven't been wearing makeup since quarantine started! Thank you so much, I don't feel crazy anymore.
For anyone wondering... I diluted The Ordinary's powder L-ascorbic acid in a liquid form of centella asiatica, and I noticed the tanning product rub off effect about halfway through the powder bottle.
I’m using the Melano CC. I like it and it’s affordable.
Thank you new subscriber here I seen you chatting with nadine the other day she's great I picked up the larochposay redermic c cream yesterday for my partner will be interesting to see how it goes on his olive complexion and dark under 👀. Thanks again glad to be along for your wonderful information on skincare and ingredients.
Omg I'm so glad this video popped up and debunked the 'ascorbic acid decreases UV protection' myth for me. I'd stopped wearing it under sunscreen but now I'll wear it with gusto!
Soooo many myths (industry moves many dermatologists succumbed to) are busted in her videos. Absolutely love her!
Excited for pt2! Looks like it’s not out yet?
I JUST got into vitamin C. Been using the Klairs Drops, and the Rohto CC Melano serum. I did have sensitivity at first, but it went away after about a week.
Hello Dr Michelle, can you please make elaborate vidoes like this on all popular skincare ingredients like ceramides, exfoliants, niacinamide etc
Cant find Part ll... Help! Love this. Great info :)
Thank you for this helpful guide. Did you ever make part 2? I can't seem to find part 2 anywhere on your channel.
A video on how you became a cosmetic chemist would be much appreciated. I’m going to school for chemistry and was wondering how I could become a cosmetic chemist like you
I LITERALLY BEEN WAITING FOR AN UPDATED VITAMIN C GUIDE. I HOPE YOU CAN MAKE SUGGESTION FOR DRUGSTORE/AFFORDABLE VITAMIN C FOR ME AND THOSE PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD EXPENSIVE BRANDS.
Thx for explaining this very important anti-oxidant.
Thank u so interesting and educating.😍
I might have had a bad experience with Paula’s choice one. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve opened the bottle for about 3 months and products were oxidised. It was super irritating that my eyes and face were swollen for a few days...at the time, I thought it was just allergy or hay fever (but I’ve never had allergy of any kind) and I went back using it and boom...my face was swollen again with impaired skin barrier😵 it took me two weeks to heal.
When I googled my symptoms, I also saw a reddit thread saying vitamin c serums could cause corneal erosion if not used properly around the eye area...I NEVER thought of that!
Thanx, very informative.
Awww the shirt is the cutest!
Have you done a part 2 yet? I neeed it!
Hi Michelle, i love your videos. Can’t find part 2 of the video though…
the real Kween of vitamin C 😩🙏🏼 we love to see it
Thank you for a wonderful video! Very informative! A couple of years ago I heard a dermatologist talk about the ABC of skincare. “A” for vitamin A or tretinoin, “B” for vitamin B or niacinamide, and “C” for vitamin C. The derm basically the “A” was best and most effective for the skin. I use the first two (A and B) and they work wonderfully. I tried for a few years to use vitamin C and it didn’t do anything for my skin. I made sure I used the ascorbic acid version and tried inexpensive to expensive versions, water based and oil based and didn’t see any change. I’ve seen pretty major changes in my skin with using vitamin A. And vit C can be quite expensive. With the vitamin A my insurance covers it. It’s been well worth it for my skin.
It's definitely not necessary for everyone, although I do like it because of the potential long term advantages. I would personally pick a proper retinoid over vitamin C!
Same here. I did a lot of research and chose a pretty pricey Vit C serum, which I used religiously every morning after cleansing, for over 3 months. I saw zero difference in my skin. Been using Retin A for about 5 years now, with excellent results, and figure the other skin care products I use have the antioxidants I need. Won’t be buying any more Vit c serums.
Been counting down the days until I finish my current antioxidant serum so I can use the bottle to make some Lab Muffin DIY Vitamin C Serum 😄
Hi Michelle! I super love your videos! I hope you continue this series so we would find out more about products with derived vitamin c (I'm using Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution)~
I love how smart you are
Thanks so much for your in-depth video to Vit C!
Love your Vedic and share the info with us…
Love your videos ! I always want to understand the research and science behind products. I mix my C with water every few days and keep in Brown bottle. I stings a few minutes but then vanishes. There is no irritation. I use it most nights. I would like to hear what you know about powder collegen supplements.
Hi I cannot find your Part 2 series on Vitamin C derivatives…where can I find it please? Thanks
About time, a real chemist
I cant find the part II ? :(
thank you very much for the video !!!
I'm always down to learn on a Saturday 😊👌✌️🎉
I use your recipe for Vit C and use the The Ordinary Resvertrol+Ferulic acid right after.🙂
That's a really good idea!
Thank you! In Part 2 video, please discuss about your DIY serum
Ahhh I think I forgot to mention it - it's here: czcams.com/video/0JXu3_WHM08/video.html
before I continue watching, I just want to say I love your tshirt!
Thank you! 😊
Yes, another one Michelle ✅ I am also obsessed with Vitamin C and of course my 👑 ascorbic acid… I am getting there with my R.E 🤫😍
Thank you for the video Michelle🤗💙
Missha also has a vitamin c product that allows you to mix the powder in once it arrives. I just ordered it and I reaaaally hope the scent is as light and citrusy as other people describe it as.
Eucerin has excellent new packaging solution for vitamin C (with powder activation). It doesn't oxidize with easy video instructions as to how to use it without compromising it at all. Using it for months.
Hello Doctor please make an elaborate video on ceramides too
Very informative! When would part 2 be released? Thanks!
It would be great if you would make a video about Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate ♥
Thanks a lot for the great and informative video 😁! One of the product packaging categories you missed were Vitamin C ampoules. What do you think of the Vichy LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoules? I'd really like to know your feedback on it since it's the one I'm currently using. Thank you 😁😁❤️
OMG I REALLY NEED TO KNOW THIS!!!
I choose retinoid rather than Vitamin C. Retinoid have the best evidence when it comes to reverse sun damage. People love Vitamin C because they can brighten their skin and presumably boost collagen production. But they tend to be on the pricier side. I'm in love with Tretinoin.
If I had to choose I'd pick tretinoin too! But I use both ^_^
I agree with Michelle. Why choose ? Use them both. ^^
Pretty sure you aren't supposed to use any type of retinoid if you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Besides, most people use topical vitC specifically to target hyperpigmentation spots, and in some countries tretinoin is prescription-only; lack of accessibility is the biggest reason others turn to other ingredients to do fairly similar effects.
@@quillpen815 hyperpigmentation can be treated by using other ingredients such as arbutin, kojic acid, licorice root, niacinamide, etc.
For women who get pregnant, there are other ingredients that can help for anti aging such as Alpha hydroxy acids. 9 month pregnancy without using Retinoid is okay. After they are giving birth, just use it back.
I love the Lab Muffin Matrix!!
Thank you! I feel like it isn't quite complete, I might add packaging to the formula column too... 🤔
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Oh I like that idea!
Hi! Love your videos, thanks for all the information you give!
What's your opinion on Medik8 Super C Ferulic serum? It launched recently and I understand this is a serious company but can't find the serum exact formulation online so I thought I ask you. Thanks!
I hope part 2 comes out soon.
What ever happened to the part 2 lol?
Your top!!! I am obsessed
It's Black Milk ^_^