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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 do not store well. These products are available in a wide range of prices which further adds to the confusion.

To find out what type of vitamin C is good 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 short description 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 with a collagen boosting effect. This type of vitamin C is much more stable than the pure vitamin and does not degrade as fast. 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 form of vitamin C. This form of the vitamin must be properly stored. L-ascorbic acid does have its disadvantages: it degrades very quickly when exposed to sunlight and air and can be very irritating to sensitive skin types. Dermatologists recommned that if you do not know the correct way of using L-ascorbic acid, It’s best to avoid it. L-ascorbic acid is unsuitable for people with rosacea or sensitive skin.

 Ascorbyl Palmitate is similar to the MAP type of vitamin C, but does not work quite as quickly or quite as effectively as MAP. Much like L-ascorbic acid; it must be carefully looked after and stored away from sunlight and air, 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 L-ascorbic acid .

Before purchasing any vitamin C skincare products make sure you know what type of vitamin C they contain. Many manufacturers mix different types of vitamin C that not only stop the effects of the vitamin but can also be dangerous for your skin. By checking each of the ingredients the product contains you’ll be better equipped to choose the best one for you.