How to use The Ordinary 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder

In this video, I will show you how to use The Ordinary 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder.
Introduction, Benefits of Vitamin C, Usage Tips: 00:00
Example Routines & Products Not to Mix With: 1:00
Step 1 - Cleanser: The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser: 4:43
Step 2 - Mixing L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Powder with Water-Based Serums (Marine Hyaluronics and Hyaluronic Acid): 6:14
Alternatively, Vitamin C Powder + NMF + HA Moisturizer: 6:56
Sunscreen Information & Outro: 7:20
You can download the example routines here: melissavandijk.docdroid.com/n...
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[@divahuda]

After following your advice and tips on skincare product and product use, I have seen a big improvement on my skin. I have also been able to achieve a healthy skin. Thank you so much Melissa, Happy new year in arrears 😊❤.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

That's great to hear! And Happy New Year to you too! ❤️

[@anniegathers]

Thank you

[@Fany_ND]

Love ur videos as always Mel, I watch them because of you and your informative way of explaining every detail 🥰 Sadly, at this moment, I can't use these products because I started the year with a prescribed routine from my derm 😔 Wishing you all the best in this fresh new year!! 🤍💋

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

What happened, and what do you use? 🤔 And I also wish you all the best for the new year. ❤️

[@Fany_ND]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficialsome products with prescription: at night, one cream is azelaic acid up to 15 or 20% (I don't remember it right now) and the other one is a mixture of tretinoin (. 025) and clindamicin. For the morning routine, just a pure aloe gel and Bioderma sunscreen for oily and sensitive skin 🤷🏻‍♀️ I was having some breakouts and my healing wasn't working properly by itself. Just a few days with this routine and my derm said that it will take some months to see real improvement! 😔😔😔

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@Fany_ND Hmm, okay. Well, overall, it can really take some time to show improvements, as long as you tolerate the treatments well, but I hope they will work for you. I am battling ongoing forehead acne, and nothing seems to really work for it. So, I think it's really the food causing the problems. I got some new breakouts during Christmas when I ate a lot of weird, additive-rich stuff, lol. Anyway, my point is that we probably should focus more on the food, stress, and environment instead of solely on the treatments, using them more as a helper instead of expecting miracles. It's like facing a demon king in battle; we need more than just the mastersword to win. We have to strategize and use all available resources.

[@Fany_ND]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial yep... Food and stress... This time of the year is taking a toll on my overall health. Anyway, I appreciate your genuine concern 🥰 Love u Mel💋

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@Fany_ND You should reduce stress and improve your diet, but that's easier said than done 😅.

[@stat2222]

Hi Melissa. Your videos have helped me a lot. Can you pls suggest me a routine for ascorbic acid powder, niacinamide and Mandelic acid?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

You can follow my AM routine from the video and then use Mandelic Acid and Niacinamide in the PM. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KwomqGfJmcoNEsi=gPfCNiP3-HtnKCsj

[@onlyscience28]

Hey, Melissa, thank you for the video. I follow your recommendations and find them so helpful. Unfortunately I'm not reacting well to Vitamin C, do you know other forms of Vitamin C that is not irritating? I would love to try it. I hope you're enjoying your New Year! Always a pleasure to watch your videos ❤

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hmm, the low pH might be the issue, or perhaps it's due to certain additives. However, you could try forms like magnesium ascorbyl phosphate or ascorbyl glucoside. But have you also considered trying this powder and mixing it with a serum? You can adjust the amount of powder to suit your individual needs, making it a great product since it's customizable. Regarding enjoying the New Year, I wonder how one could possibly do so given the current state of the news. My goal is to stop watching it, as avoiding the news seems to make things much better. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and social media in general often bring out the worst in people. Sometimes, I imagine having a time machine to go back and prevent their invention, believing it might make the world a better place. How about you ;) ?

[@onlyscience28]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I don't know if you recognize me since I've changed my username from waytgo:) Yeah, I get you, social media is bringing out the worst in people, cruelty is a norm. And in Poland things are messy, I hate politics, they divide people I'm going to try using your suggestion with diluting Vitamin C. I don't really have any discolouration but my skin looks kind of grey, too much stress in my life. My New Year's Eve, New Year Day and 2 following days I basically spent in the hospital with my mom, she's better now, back home, but it wasn't a good start into the new year. Well, let's hope that things are going to get better

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@onlyscience28 I noticed that you are changing names, but you still have the same image, don't you? The skin can have a somewhat grey and dull appearance, especially as we get older. I mean, you can apply cream to address the issue temporarily, but it won't change the actual state of the skin. It's just providing temporary visual hydration, which ultimately makes it look better, and some of that improvement may last. However, factors like stress, which many of us experience to varying degrees, can make the skin appear even more exhausted. But diluting the vitamin c product might be an option, so it's worth testing. I can't imagine what you're going through with your mom, but my husband's father also had two strokes. Luckily, he remained mentally sharp and didn't experience major issues from them. However, he eventually passed away from a rare, long-term illness just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. It was still a challenging time. I hope you can spend some quality time with your mom. Regarding politics, it's concerning because Ukraine is nearby, and depending on what happens in the war, it could quickly affect your region. It's unclear what the leader on the other side intends. Looking at the bigger picture, it seems like instability is spreading everywhere. To be honest, my channel isn't making much money either. Random ads have decreased so much that rising prices are causing problems, and the economic situation here is getting worse every day. But let's hope for the best in this tough time.

[@nisshah3657]

Hi, Melissa. Do you think I can mix this TO ascorbic acid powder with Cosrx birch sap oil free moisturizer? Btw you look stunning in that hair color ❤❤

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Yes :) Thank you, I cut my hair short again😅

[@nadhirahajar4136]

hi melissa, can i mix vit c TO powder with resverastrol 3% + ferulic acid 3% TO?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Yes, but I don't think it works that well. I would suggest adding hyaluronic acid or marine hyaluronics to it as well. However, the best approach might be to first mix it with one of the recommended serums (hyaluronic acid or marine hyaluronics), then add a few drops of resveratrol or layer the resveratrol over the mixture on your face.

[@gabpen2000]

Hi Melissa, love your content! Would it be possible to mix this product with the Alpha Arbutin 2%? And if so, would you recommend applying it at night? Thank you!!!!

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

I don't think it's a good idea, as it could lead to a change in alpha arbutin, which may then negatively affect the skin.

[@gabpen2000]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanks so much Melissa! Would it be ok then to use the Vit C powder with moisturizer in the evening and the Alpha Arbutin in the morning?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@gabpen2000 Yes :)

[@charrle5208]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Do you think it would work to first aply 2% alpha arbutin serum, and then vitamin c powder mixed in my moisturizer? This would be my morning routine.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@charrle5208 Yes :)

[@ivettevegarodriguez7749]

Hi Melisa can i mix this powder with squalane from the ordinary or rosehip?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

No, it's best to mix it with a water-based serum or moisturizer :)

[@user-wh2lz9oc2v]

Hi Melissa, I just wanna ask if it's okay to use Salicylic, Niacinamide and Vitamin C together. If Yes, what should i put first. Thank You 🙏

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) What Vitamin C product do you want to use?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Also, have a look at this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpy0gZqqoNGKeaMsi=S--JhmnNVxFaJkSk

[@user-wh2lz9oc2v]

​@@MelissaVanDijkOfficialI'll use cosrx Vitamin C 13% daily brightening.

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@user-wh2lz9oc2v You can use Vitamin C in the AM and Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide in the PM.

[@barryoneill_official]

I'd be looking to pre-mix with the entire bottle of Hyaluronic Acid with the Vitamin C powder ahead of time, primarily to save time every morning. Is there any reason why you can't do this ?

[@SimonM-bt8qe]

once mixed it starts to oxidise and lose effectiveness. if you want to do this best recommended to do in small batches

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Yes, it is not recommended because of what Simon suggests. It will oxidize very quickly, so always mix it freshly.

[@bareloto]

girl... every time i am thinking, oh let's check what melissa says about it, you have posted like two weeks ago? what weird synchronicity?? anyhow do you have a recommendation for only resveratrol? You have a youtube short combo with marine HA. Checking around seems you need to hit the mark of 2-3 ph for ensuring penetration? strange TO doesnj't disclose for resveratrol the ph? Have you worked it accurate numbers or approximate ? I guess that's what i meant to ask. I have promised my self not to meddle with Vitamin C... but i am short of eye timeless, (nice video as always btw) or give a shot on this cause i use resveratrol... but I haven't though for how to do it accurately through? a syringe? etc etc... ahg anyway appreciate your work very much especially on this product is a puzzzllleeerrrrr and if it really worths the daily effort... makes you consider timeless awesome deal. Giving one euro per day for the effort you don't to mix it accurately... there you have it! even skinceutical makes sense

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

An anhydrous solution contains no water. Since water is necessary to measure pH, a solution without water cannot have a pH. However, the pH may not be significantly important. The statement that L-ascorbic acid is most effective at a pH below 3.5 is based on general dermatological knowledge. L-ascorbic acid is known for its instability, and lower pH levels help stabilize it, which is primarily relevant for the chemist formulating it. If you mix it fresh, it won't degrade quickly because it is applied to the skin immediately and is absorbed rapidly. Therefore, any mixture at or below the skin's pH will be effective. However, if the pH is between 4-5, it might be slightly less effective but also less irritating. However, due to the lack of direct comparison studies, it’s challenging to make definitive statements about their relative efficacy. I think the powder could be much more effective than the serums currently available. However, it's very affordable, and since there isn’t much profit in teaching people about it, it’s unlikely to gain popularity soon. Companies like SkinCeuticals (L'Oréal) will likely do everything to discredit it and have huge marketing campaigns running against these formulations. Meanwhile, others either have no interest in investigating this or lack the means for proper comparison studies.

[@bareloto]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficialoh my!!! loveeeeeee YOU! THANK YOU. (and I am eyeing this powder some time now... although i am rather bored to add another serum, the B5+Ha has the B5 that i am currently lacking my routine and I feel like i want that treat for me skin too. )

[@Foodsnippets_in_Nigeria]

Hi Melissa, it’s me again 😅 my products isn’t working on my neck, it’s darker than my face and I have no idea why 😞

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Can you remind me what you were using before? As I can't search for comments on KZbin right now because their function is a bit broken, and they don't seem to care. ;) You could either share the information here, or, what might be more convenient, is joining the skincare community on Telegram, as Telegram doesn't regularly break things apart: t.me/MVDskincare

[@Foodsnippets_in_Nigeria]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial oh this is amazing, I just joined now. I’ll drop my routine on there. Thank you 🫶🏼

[@Foodsnippets_in_Nigeria]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial hi Melissa, I dropped a chat on the group

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@Foodsnippets_in_Nigeria Okay :), I will reply to you there.

[@barryoneill_official]

Can you mix the L-Ascorbic Acid Powder with their squalene serum ?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Yes, but that is not the best method because it does not dissolve properly. Instead, use a water-based serum first (like hyaluronic acid or marine hyaluronics), mix it, and then add squalane to it.

[@barryoneill_official]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial So, If I had a bottle of their hyaluronic acid, how much powder would you suggest to add ?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@barryoneill_official Still the same as mentioned/demonstrated in the video.

[@barryoneill_official]

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I'd be looking to pre-mix with the entire bottle of Hyaluronic Acid with the Vitamin C powder ahead of time, primarily to save time every morning. Is there any reason why you can't do this ?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

@@barryoneill_official No, because it would oxidize, always mix it freshly.

[@swapnareddy7133]

Hi melissa can u help me in the correct order of my product my skin is normal to dry Snail essence Vitamin c serum Ceramide and probiotics moisturizer Retinol requill Glycolic acid toner Hylauric acid serum Niacinamide serum Niacinamide clay mask i want to folly skincare cycling process

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

Hey! :) Have a look at this guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3W6pmqliKd_fMUsi=Nl2eH1Rjaq8w4Qz7 Avoid using your Glycolic Acid and Retinol in the same routine, use them at alternate nights.

[@fatemafahima5900]

Hi melissa 100%L ascorbic powder is pregnancy safe?

[@MelissaVanDijkOfficial]

I recommend checking this with your doctor! :)