1)  Apply L-ascorbic acid topically. For healing and photoaging protection nothing beats L-ascorbic acid, but taking supplements by mouth is not enough. To get large concentrations into the skin where it will do the most good (as far as your skin is concerned) you need to apply L-ascorbic acid topically. 

2) Choose L-ascorbic acid rather than an esterified version. Ascorbic acid is the active compound, and studies indicate that neither magnesium ascorbyl phosphate nor ascorbyl-6-palmitate topically applied appreciably changed skin levels of L-ascorbic acid. 

3) Vitamin C oxidizes readily in light or liquid, so avoid serums and creams that may contain oxidized Vitamin C. Oxidized vitamin C is incapable of boosting collagen synthesis or scavenging free radicals, and indeed, may even act as an oxidant. Check out the color—if the serum is yellow, orange or brown it may be doing you more harm than good.

4) Only highly concentrated preparations (10% or more) deliver enough vitamin C to the cells to be topically effective, so be sure you are using enough. 

5) Combine Vitamin E with your Vitamin C treatment. Vitamin E is the major antioxidant of the stratum corneum, and works to protect lipid membranes. Because it is oil-soluble it is readily absorbed when applied topically. Combining C and E gives you a feedback loop that sustains your anti-oxidant protection.

Overnight Botox at Home

The following is a simple delivery system you can use at home. It takes into account all the factors that are necessary to optimize the rejuvenating effects of Vitamin C and E.

Step 1 At night, apply a Vitamin E rich oil like avocado oil, or an oil blend that contains Vitamin E, or you may apply Vitamin E oil directly. Blends are best, because Omega-3-6 essential fatty acids are also an excellent supplement for the skin. Choose an oil blend containing mixed tocopherols (Vitamin E). Massage into the skin prior to applying Vitamin C.

Step 2 Powdered L-ascorbic acid is the one you want. Dissolve 1/16 of a teaspoon in green tea, then pat it on your face. Or dissolve it in your night serum or moisturizer if you use one. Just make sure you use it fresh each time, and keep the rest of your supply dry and out of the light.

Our Topical Supplements

We have two supplements, Anti-Wrinkle and Skin Lightening each contains equal amounts of L-ascorbic acid in powder form. In addition, each one contains a mixture of ingredients specific to the condition being treated. The doses are pre-measured so all you need to do is add the contents of one capsule to your serum (Anti-Wrinkle, Skin Lightening, Moisture Serum) at night (many people find that using one-half the capsule is sufficient). It may feel a bit gritty, but rest assured that once it is on your skin it is penetrating and working its magic.