Dermatologist Explains Vitamin C in Skincare & Favorite Affordable Vitamin C Serums | Dr. Sam Ellis

Do you need to use vitamin C in your skincare routine? What does vitamin C even do? What vitamin C serum is best? As a dermatologist, I get these questions all the time, so I'm talking all about vitamin C in skincare in this video. Share your favorite vitamin C product in the comments!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:29 About Vitamin C
01:41 Topical Vitamin C
03:43 Skincare Essentials
04:15 Ascorbic Acid
07:35 Favorite Vitamin C Serums
10:56 Vitamin C Derivatives
14:40 Vitamin C Tips
17:22 Subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[christinemack]

I've tried many and go back to Timeless as budget friendly. You are so eloquent and knowledgeable, thank you for your time!

[frankr.]

Dr. Ellis, you offer the most articulate explanations. Thank you for the always valuable information!

[cynthialopez]

I love how you use illustrations to explain products to us. Thank you for educating us. ❤

[jasonginenthal]

During autumn/winter, I like the L'Oreal vitamin c since it's oil-based and more moisturizing. For spring/summer, I go for either Maelove or Timeless!

[myblueheaven]

I am so glad you posted this video and mentioned what cleanser to avoid before vitamin C. Last year I listened to another person that recommended to use a glycolic acid cleanser before applying vitamin C and my face wasn't a fan so stopped using it using it after bottle was empty.. Now after watching your video I may use Timeless again, but this time without the glycolic cleanser and see if my skin handles it better. Thank you.

[jenniferpetty]

I have Dermatomyositis which was misdiagnosed as rosacea years ago. I gotta say, the rash does respond better to the Alto defense and is lightening up without irritation in addition to the oral meds I take for it.

[gettingthatlove]

You are so well spoken, Dr. Ellis! Amazingly laid out, thank you!!

Personally I enjoy the Drunk Elephant C-Firma. It’s a nice dupe of Skinceuticals (in fact they got sued for trying to copy the formula). I know a lot of folks find Drunk Elephant problematic for whatever reason, but I’m still a fan.

However, I’m in the processing building up my tolerance for prescription Tretinoin, so I had to stop all other actives (BHAs, AHAs, and vitamin c). I’m hoping once I’m nice and settled with that ingredient, I can slowly incorporate vitamin c back into my my routine, but for now it’s just too much. I can only tolerate one at a time.

Thanks again for your video!!

[laly]

I have been using Timeless 20% on and off because I was having some irritation until they came with 10% which is perfect! No problems at all!

[victoriawhipple]

Excellent Vit C review---well done & appreciated Dr. Ellis. Confirmed my belief in the product which I use everyday in the AM. Use the Timeless product and am very happy with it---price is quite affordable & tolerate just fine.

[BlueJean]

I’ve been using Timeless 20% CEF for several years now. I have noticed that the formula is much more stable since they changed the design of the bottle to eliminate air. My current bottle is a few months old, and the serum is still clear when I pump it into the palm of my hand. I do keep it in the refrigerator as well. I have not tried any of the other ones but would be open to trying the Maelove. The Skinceuticals CEF is just out of my budget but since it was the OG I can understand why you would want to stick with it. Thanks for your informative presentation!~Regina~

[drpeggyhudson]

I’ve been using SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic every morning for about 15 years. Love it!!! ❤ 7:59

[elizabethvanmeter]

I alternate between Timeless and Maelove. I am trying to make choices I can sustain and Skinceuticals is way out of my budget. If someone gave me some, I’d love to try it, but I don’t see that happening anytime soon. 😊 Thanks for your thoughtful, interesting, informative content! 😊

[elijahmorris]

What are your opinions on the cosrx vitamin C 23 serum? It uses L-ascotbic acid alongside super vitamin E, looking at the ingredient list I’m confident in its antioxidant ability but do you think it would be effective at actually getting into the skin to boost collagen production?

[nikkibrown]

As an aesthetician and skin care junkie I have to say Dr. Monica Scheel brightening vitamin C serum and Revision vitamin C are the best ones I’ve found.

[lyndseyrullman]

Very informative. When I get some extra funds I will look into purchasing the Timeless product!

[rosej]

I love and continue to repurchase the Timeless Vitamin C serum. 😍

[patty]

I’ve been using Dr. Brenner Vitamin C serum for the past year and it’s made a huge difference in my skin.

[gladysgonzales]

Thanks for educating me on the vitamin C's and they're difference. I use the timeless vitamin c been using this for years.

[veronicaivanova]

Thank you for this video! What do you think of the LRP vitamin C serum?

[ginar]

Love you and your videos. Can you talk about copper peptides?