Skin Care Tip of the Day - Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 (Keeping serums fresh)

[Kathy]

I'm going to try this one! Right now I'm using SkinMedica which comes in a pump, but I was going to try Obagi's next and it comes in an amber bottle with a dropper like this example. Can't hurt, right?

Skin Care Tip: Keeping Vitamin C serum fresher

submitted by Kate, Washington, DCI think we all agree on the efficacy of Vitamin C serums. Although most of the producers of the serums say that deepening color doesn't mean the serum is no longer effective, I just prefer the serum to look as it did when I first purchased it. Most companies package their serums in amber colored bottles and a few have replaced the traditional eyedropper with a pump. Nevertheless, after a month, as oxidation set in, the color of my serum deepened. Based on a tip from my dermatologist, I now wrap my bottle of Vitamin C serum in plain old aluminum foil. It keeps the serum clear for months, so it must slow down the oxidation and I'm confident that now I'm receiving more benefits!

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[michal_cohen]

thx

 

[Leony]

Thanks Kathy!

 

[pinksugar]

that's interesting.. I wonder if there is any research collaborating with that

 

[audrey]

Thanks!

 

[Kathy]

Originally Posted by pinksugar /img/forum/go_quote.gif that's interesting.. I wonder if there is any research collaborating with that There's an article in this forum somewhere (I'd have to search for it) where they said something about vitamin C breaking down when exposed to light. I figured if her Dermatologist said to do it there must be some validity to it. I'll do some more research and see what I can find.

 

[nics1972]

Great tip. Thank you.

 

[MamaRocks]

thank you!