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Dr. Scott Sheftel
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Q: I read this information on another site. "Wanting to offer vitamin C products, many companies have used derivatives of vitamin C, such as ascorbyl palmitate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Derivatives are easier to stabilize, but they are not L-ascorbic acid, which is the only form of vitamin C the body can use" Can you tell me about your Vitamin C?
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A: YSD Youth Serum C uses 25% ASCORBYL METHOL SILINOL. It is a C derivative. You can use different types of C derivatives, ones that have no water (L-ascorbic acid) are the best as the full percentage gets sub-dermally but they not compatible with everyone. We have opted for the high percentage (25%) that has stabilizing water in it because it is tolerated much better by the skin for most people and the high concentration ensures that it is effective. The external benefits of topical vitamin C do not rely on specific isomers of the molecule. That is why we see so many different forms.
The benefits of topical Vitamin C are as follows: protection from sun related aging, increased collagen synthesis, and faster wound healing. It is also an effective anti-inflammatory when applied before or after sun exposure.
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Q: I had been shaving my legs, but as a result, I have problems with ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and itchy irritations from it. I had recently tired Nads to see if that would relieve the ingrown hairs, but it is just as bad. What can I use that will not result in bumps or ingrown hairs? Also, from razor bumps, I have scarring and darkened areas (where the pores are) on my legs from thigh to ankle. What can I use to help rid or lessen the appearance of the darkened areas?
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A: Dark areas in the skin after inflammation is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The ultimate answer is to prevent the initial inflammation. Read my YourSkinDoctor.com write-up on Ingrown Hairs. Also, initially, the dark areas can be treated with a bleaching cream or gel. Finally, the shaving razor head may have bacteriChange this often. YSD product recommendation - Skin Lightening Gel. |
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