Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide Part 1: Ascorbic Acid | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

Vitamin C guide, part 1! Let's talk about ascorbic acid in skincare: why everyone loves vitamin C, what it does, how to use it, and which products to use.
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In this video:
🍊 What does vitamin C do?
🍊 Ascorbic acid product basics
🍊 Problems with ascorbic acid
🍊 Product guide: Water-based serums, good and bad DIY, water-free products
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[@annauman5270]

This is why you need a good chemist to understand what and how actually chemicals work. Not self named estheticians or just cosmetic lovers. Thank you Michelle ♥️

[@riveraspen2745]

All chemist don't know about the skin Dummy soooo.

[@annauman5270]

@@riveraspen2745 Having chemical degree it is not that difficult to understand how skin works. However it doesn't work wise versa - aesthetician (without Physio/chem degree) can't tell explain you chemical reactions the way it should be done. But it is only my opinion, you don't have to agree with it :)

[@donnalevel8070]

This is why a good esthetician has an understanding of ingredients. You can’t effectively treat patients/clients or communicate what you’d want the chemist to formulate if you don’t.

[@CocoaButterOil]

@@riveraspen2745 you sound like you know nothing about anything lol

[@fipah5817]

We need Michelle to exist 🤍

[@DeliveredForever]

I can’t wait for part two….it’s been a year since this part one came out 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@00ButterCup]

Michelle: talking about vitamin c in skincare and going into the usual crazy details that I should be paying attention... Me: that's such a cute Halloween shirt... Where to find 🦇

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Haha it's Black Milk 😊

[@00ButterCup]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Looks like a new website to be obsessed with now.... 😂

[@nonamonsod]

Retinoids are a staple in my day and night routines and I thought I couldn’t use it with Vitamin C. Nice to know it’s not a hard no! Would love to see your routine using both actives

[@aura53]

Your skin looks amazing!

[@carlosgarcia-ut8iu]

Hi Michelle, can you do a video on ‘pores’, perhaps their biochemistry, how they work, and common myths surrounding pores on skin, please? Thanks for all the informative content. Keep it up!

[@LogarAcc]

pores don't have a "biochemistry", they're literal holes

[@hb5056]

this is crazy, I was literally doing research on vitamin C this week and was just thinking how I was gonna check your channel for some info and then this pops up!! perfect timing!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay! Hope it answered some of your questions ^_^

[@sharminakterbarcelona6850]

@@LabMuffinBeautySciencefffffx শ্ব,

[@kaironcabaylo]

Lol, "she bloody warned you." 😂😂

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I did! And don't you forget it 😡

[@laurieparis2203]

I buy bulk ascorbic acid to dechlorinate water for my fish tanks. But it has other uses! After bathing I dissolve a small amount of vitamin C and niacinamide powder in distilled water, (I use a small wasabi/soy sushi dish to do mixing) add a few drops of lanolin oil for ceramides, vitamin E to stabilize the vitamin C, carrot oil for vitamin A, and 7-12 pumps of Equate brand CeraVe. Stir it until its mixed and has a serum feel to it, and apply it all over my body. It's inexpensive, super fresh and only adds a few minutes to my after bath routine.🌱

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Such a smooth presentation. No fluff. Good flow. You earned a new subscriber!

[@stellad7018]

Love these videos :) Michelle, can you do one about key hair product ingredients? Like - what is it in "volumising" products that actually gives your hair volume?

[@C03al]

All these reminded me is that I’m too lazy to chase a worth-it Vitamin C skincare. I’ll keep my sunscreen+tretinoin game (and save some cash😉), thank you very much.

[@mimimoon6082]

You're a hoot Michelle! I love your sense of humor! I cant wait for part 2!!!

[@teo829]

Sitting in my car at lunch and tuning into my favorite and most stimulating subscribed KZbin channel. Thank you so much Michelle !

[@Aris-Darling]

I love hearing you speak! Such a calming voice, demeanor, and accent. And most importantly, I love how you share your knowledge and research. Thank you 😊

[@nicolerose7639]

I subscribed because you went into amazing details I have not seen other posters do. Also love that you looked into all this great job!

[@autumntriesthings]

I love youuuu! The most underrated cosmetic/beauty KZbinr ever!!! Been following you from the beginning 😭

[@gmegg7247]

Very informative! Looking forward to Part II ! Thank you, Michelle !!

[@selahbramwell4222]

Can’t wait for part two! Finding affordable versions is really difficult! :)

[@Thatweirdtaurusboi]

Gurl i been waiting 2 years 😭

[@stephm4047]

Great topic and I love the way you try to completely cover the different aspects of it. 👍🏻😄

[@nathamorteza1982]

This lady is the best, most informative videos and her voice is amazing to listen to lol

[@lindsay4111]

I’m still waiting for your part two 🥰 can’t wait to hear about the derivatives!

[@shathasaleh1189]

Hi michelle, love how educational your videos are. Could you please do a video on scarring and products to help with that? Thank you 💕

[@meandmyllama1021]

Could you do some videos on nail care chemistry? I feel like that doesn’t get talked about much.

[@mcanultymichelle]

I have been using a collagen powder in a shake about four times a week for 6 months. it has made a huge difference with my nails. I don't have as many ridges and they just look pinker and healthier. So much so I don't even like to wear nail polish over my nails anymore.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Hmmm maybe - I started my blog talking about nails! What did you want to know? 😊

[@merlie3880]

Yes I would love this too! I do try to eat well and take supplements but my nails remain brittle. I would love to understand how to better care for them 😊

[@elfinvale]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience not op but also very keen for this! I would like to know: - best practice wrt basic care, eg what damages nails, how to maintain healthy nails (especially when one works with cleaners, or gardens, or as a mechanic, and other hand-intensive work), different types of nails (eg my sibling has mega thick nails - they're almost claws - whereas mine are quite weak) - mythbusting, eg do nail strengtheners work, will it damage them to have them constantly painted/covered with acrylics, can you tell if someone's malnourished by the lunula or white patches or cloudiness (a common thing that my mum's naturopath frequently said) - how to recover from damage, eg injuries, infections, whether nail beds can recover from a lifetime of chewing (that one is not at all personal >.>) there's, uh, a short list for you? lol. it's not your main area of interest, of course, so i'd equally appreciate recs for scientifically-focussed sources. i don't really know enough about it to figure that out for myself and i trust your judgement ^_^

[@dinapawlow1622]

Excellent explanation, so thoughtful and thorough. Thank you, You are a not only a scientist but a teacher as well.

[@emilywood6830]

Can't wait for part two! I'm interested in learning about sodium ascorbyl phosphate

[@user-wg7fc5ps4v]

It's a weak, ineffective derivative that is poorly absorbed and doesn't really get into the skin. It has shown to somehow help with acne and likely can act as an antioxidant but don't count on it for anti-aging, collagen-boosting effects, or anything else you'd want from vitamin C. I.e., look for a better version of vitamin C, ideally sticking with stabilized l-ascorbic acid.

[@hithere8140]

Tetrahexldecyl acid is the good one but pricey.

[@shaoome119]

@@user-wg7fc5ps4v what about ethyl ascorbic acid? i’ve heard that it has ~80%ish pure ascorbic acid

[@BriseisMusic]

The disclaimers sent me rolling! 🤣 Thank you for this information. I've been looking into vitamin C lately, so good timing!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Glad it was helpful! P.S. Don't sue me

[@rebeccapinto9926]

Love this style of informative video on a specific ingredient. Would love the same on peptides

[@ana__who]

Yay! Thank you so much on behalf of all the scientists - like me - who have no patience to do youtube videos about these VERY important things. You are brilliant and I love the way you explain the science of it without putting the entire room to sleep (guilty) looking forward to the rest of the videos

[@Squed92]

FINALLY! The video I’ve been waiting for!! 😍😍😍😍 Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sohatanwirkhan583]

Michelle, did you make a part 2 for this? I can't find it anywhere and I would love to know more!

[@fave525]

i've been looking for it as well and can't find anything

[@ainakunigelyte]

@@fave525 me neither, noithing about the derivatives

[@acoisiglis]

As Michelle and I both have ADHD I'm not surprised lol

[@texasdavid9764]

Glad I’m not the only one. Disappointing. Just leave out any mention if you aren’t going to follow through with something or post an update addressing the reasons for not doing so.

[@annika343]

Love your shirt, love the matrix, love everything, thanks! 😻🤩

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay thank you!!

[@HWme]

Nice, Michelle a.k.a DA Lab Muffin is back to teach us more lessons 😎 I love how you educate and entertain us at the same time

[@lisasprovidence4572]

Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your very detailed and relatable info on Vit C. NEW SUBSCRIBER. Thanks much

[@_Combat_Wombat]

Omg I'm so glad this video popped up and debunked the 'ascorbic acid decreases UV protection' myth for me. I'd stopped wearing it under sunscreen but now I'll wear it with gusto!

[@jasminateodorovic1248]

Soooo many myths (industry moves many dermatologists succumbed to) are busted in her videos. Absolutely love her!

[@kixeewixeespider]

Living for the Halloween cat top, Michelle! Thank you for the informative video (per usual)

[@amazingme88]

Great video! Very detailed and informative 👍

[@shinishine1]

I'm really excited to hear your opinion on Inkey List's 15 Vit C + EGF

[@restwelleatwell4355]

OMG all rounded explanation about vit. C. I owe you, Michelle!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! ❤️

[@kawaiiheather5696]

I've been using Regimen Labs vitamin x serum which has vitamin c. I've been loving it!

[@FR-oz9px]

Thank you, exactly what I needed! Used the TheOrdinary Serum you've mentioned so far, but didn’t know I could use it with Niacinamide (which is my holy grail). It’s a bit heavy, but I get results and it’s inexpensive. Thought about switching to a different product, but first I'll wait for part 2 of this series.

[@kbear1275]

Thank you for a wonderful video! Very informative! A couple of years ago I heard a dermatologist talk about the ABC of skincare. “A” for vitamin A or tretinoin, “B” for vitamin B or niacinamide, and “C” for vitamin C. The derm basically the “A” was best and most effective for the skin. I use the first two (A and B) and they work wonderfully. I tried for a few years to use vitamin C and it didn’t do anything for my skin. I made sure I used the ascorbic acid version and tried inexpensive to expensive versions, water based and oil based and didn’t see any change. I’ve seen pretty major changes in my skin with using vitamin A. And vit C can be quite expensive. With the vitamin A my insurance covers it. It’s been well worth it for my skin.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's definitely not necessary for everyone, although I do like it because of the potential long term advantages. I would personally pick a proper retinoid over vitamin C!

[@geslinam9703]

Same here. I did a lot of research and chose a pretty pricey Vit C serum, which I used religiously every morning after cleansing, for over 3 months. I saw zero difference in my skin. Been using Retin A for about 5 years now, with excellent results, and figure the other skin care products I use have the antioxidants I need. Won’t be buying any more Vit c serums.

[@RockeyToes]

Very informative content, thank you! And I love your Halloween sweater!

[@enesfurkanaydin]

the video i knew i needed to see from michelle ❤️‍🔥 btw love your sweatshirt ☠️

[@laexploradoraaaXD]

Thank you so much. I finished my current vitamin C + E serum so I've been looking for something else.

[@twoeenoi]

You are amazing at explaining.

[@jessmoore8999]

I would love you to make Part 2 of this! Ascorbic acid is not for me, and help to navigate Vitamin C esters (and product recommendations) would be so helpful.

[@camilogonzalez9347]

Awesome video 🤩 Thank you so much! The info provided is as detailed as it could possibly be. I've been using your DIY vitamin C serum for some time now. I've noticed that the formula you propose with baking soda stains my hands, and some time ago I stopped putting baking soda, mixing just ascorbic acid and water. I wonder if this somehow affects the stability or effectiveness 😳

[@nmdeman]

Is part 2 coming soon (I hope)? Love your vids!

[@GaladrielValder]

Best vitamin C video so far.

[@Cessy94]

Great video, so informative! Would love to see a part 2. What do u think about ascorbyl glucoside? I’m really liking the Ordinary Ascorbyl glucoside 12%.

[@emilybalan7545]

Omg i have been wondering why the collars of my shirts look like I've been shedding makeup but i haven't been wearing makeup since quarantine started! Thank you so much, I don't feel crazy anymore. For anyone wondering... I diluted The Ordinary's powder L-ascorbic acid in a liquid form of centella asiatica, and I noticed the tanning product rub off effect about halfway through the powder bottle.

[@susanmcf1]

Thank you! My eyebrow pencil went red all of a sudden and I had no idea it was a reaction to the Maelove Glow Maker I'd recently started using. (I'm ditching the brow pencil and keeping the vitamin C).

[@noronahahaha]

Excited for pt2! Looks like it’s not out yet?

[@janejones9004]

Awww the shirt is the cutest!

[@Dorts85]

"She bloody warned you!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Yellowtable101]

I love how smart you are

[@colinf2316]

I JUST got into vitamin C. Been using the Klairs Drops, and the Rohto CC Melano serum. I did have sensitivity at first, but it went away after about a week.

[@Dejection55]

I have the tatcha vitamin c and it’s decent but I can’t wait to try some of these

[@phillialevine]

I honestly needed this

[@billyjohnson1296]

the real Kween of vitamin C 😩🙏🏼 we love to see it

[@jameslongmore3830]

Thank you new subscriber here I seen you chatting with nadine the other day she's great I picked up the larochposay redermic c cream yesterday for my partner will be interesting to see how it goes on his olive complexion and dark under 👀. Thanks again glad to be along for your wonderful information on skincare and ingredients.

[@lindagillespie6556]

Thanks again for your time and help

[@JHazzardousW]

I love the Lab Muffin Matrix!!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! I feel like it isn't quite complete, I might add packaging to the formula column too... 🤔

[@JHazzardousW]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Oh I like that idea!

[@salimas7979]

Thx for explaining this very important anti-oxidant.

[@NicePerson58]

I choose retinoid rather than Vitamin C. Retinoid have the best evidence when it comes to reverse sun damage. People love Vitamin C because they can brighten their skin and presumably boost collagen production. But they tend to be on the pricier side. I'm in love with Tretinoin.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

If I had to choose I'd pick tretinoin too! But I use both ^_^

[@Tony_Foster]

I agree with Michelle. Why choose ? Use them both. ^^

[@quillpen815]

Pretty sure you aren't supposed to use any type of retinoid if you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Besides, most people use topical vitC specifically to target hyperpigmentation spots, and in some countries tretinoin is prescription-only; lack of accessibility is the biggest reason others turn to other ingredients to do fairly similar effects.

[@NicePerson58]

@@quillpen815 hyperpigmentation can be treated by using other ingredients such as arbutin, kojic acid, licorice root, niacinamide, etc. For women who get pregnant, there are other ingredients that can help for anti aging such as Alpha hydroxy acids. 9 month pregnancy without using Retinoid is okay. After they are giving birth, just use it back.

[@anntann2]

Cant find Part ll... Help! Love this. Great info :)

[@melissagalech3649]

Thank you for this video! I love hearing on the chemical level of why and how Vitamin C is good for skin. I use Timeless Vitamin C which you mentioned. Yay!

[@user-bt3ww4ev8j]

Have you done a part 2 yet? I neeed it!

[@janicewright8139]

I’m using the Melano CC. I like it and it’s affordable.

[@waterca178]

About time, a real chemist

[@Vanadis240]

Thank you for this helpful guide. Did you ever make part 2? I can't seem to find part 2 anywhere on your channel.

[@lilyxu874]

I might have had a bad experience with Paula’s choice one. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve opened the bottle for about 3 months and products were oxidised. It was super irritating that my eyes and face were swollen for a few days...at the time, I thought it was just allergy or hay fever (but I’ve never had allergy of any kind) and I went back using it and boom...my face was swollen again with impaired skin barrier😵 it took me two weeks to heal. When I googled my symptoms, I also saw a reddit thread saying vitamin c serums could cause corneal erosion if not used properly around the eye area...I NEVER thought of that!

[@Seethakaruppiah]

I LITERALLY BEEN WAITING FOR AN UPDATED VITAMIN C GUIDE. I HOPE YOU CAN MAKE SUGGESTION FOR DRUGSTORE/AFFORDABLE VITAMIN C FOR ME AND THOSE PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD EXPENSIVE BRANDS.

[@melanie2966]

I am loving your videos so far. So informative and thorough. I find I get so much more out of it when you include some science. You also seem to have a quite exhaustive list of vit C candidates. I did not notice the one from SkinDeva. That is the one I was thinking of buying. What do you think?

[@keog6938]

A video on how you became a cosmetic chemist would be much appreciated. I’m going to school for chemistry and was wondering how I could become a cosmetic chemist like you

[@kouchabake]

before I continue watching, I just want to say I love your tshirt!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! 😊

[@rubysresource]

Been counting down the days until I finish my current antioxidant serum so I can use the bottle to make some Lab Muffin DIY Vitamin C Serum 😄

[@leneskov5184]

I use your recipe for Vit C and use the The Ordinary Resvertrol+Ferulic acid right after.🙂

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

That's a really good idea!

[@msssss8349]

Hi, I've been watching your videos and I like them so much, finally a channel that gives skin care advice which is actually baked by research. I would like to use alfa hydroxid acids, vitaminc c and some moisturizing sunscreen in my routine, could you provide advice on how to use them please? Thanks!

[@yoarirlurodi236]

Hi Michelle, i love your videos. Can’t find part 2 of the video though…

[@jeanniejooni3474]

I love the Drunk Elephant Vit.C !💜

[@LittleAmyHe]

Missha also has a vitamin c product that allows you to mix the powder in once it arrives. I just ordered it and I reaaaally hope the scent is as light and citrusy as other people describe it as.

[@jasminateodorovic1248]

Eucerin has excellent new packaging solution for vitamin C (with powder activation). It doesn't oxidize with easy video instructions as to how to use it without compromising it at all. Using it for months.

[@axreason]

I’ve tried sooo many ascorbic acid serums, and usually my skin can’t handle them. I’ve come to realize that the most effective and tolerable of them for me is the Drunk Elephant one. Now that they’ve dealt with the freshness issue of it, i’m more inclined to do a last effort and see if i’ll work as a part of my longterm routine. Had almost given up on vitamin c for me, but it’s such a great ingredient that i just can’t not use it.

[@canesugar911]

Look into MDAire

[@KoOlNErd-ur8ro]

Hello Dr Michelle, can you please make elaborate vidoes like this on all popular skincare ingredients like ceramides, exfoliants, niacinamide etc

[@thedragonmaster458]

Love your Vedic and share the info with us…

[@BeyondBrii]

Your top!!! I am obsessed

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's Black Milk ^_^

[@alexandrapastorekova3893]

Thanx, very informative.

[@lil4n9e1]

Excited! 😊

[@SusanYara]

Thank you for discussing colloidal gold! Always love hearing your take on ingredients. ❤️

[@natdivaz5348]

Goshhh.... My SKINCARE QUEEN.... Hey Susan!!! ❤❤❤

[@rechellegissane1424]

Hi I cannot find your Part 2 series on Vitamin C derivatives…where can I find it please? Thanks

[@CieloSkin]

Yes, another one Michelle ✅ I am also obsessed with Vitamin C and of course my 👑 ascorbic acid… I am getting there with my R.E 🤫😍 Thank you for the video Michelle🤗💙

[@jeanheffernan4715]

I hope part 2 comes out soon.

[@MsTammi125]

I'm always down to learn on a Saturday 😊👌✌️🎉

[@noahw1229]

It’s been so long since part 1 I almost thought part 2 existed at some point and then was deleted -.-

[@knowledgehunter_]

Thank you! In Part 2 video, please discuss about your DIY serum

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Ahhh I think I forgot to mention it - it's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znu7pmaVjK2AZpo

[@KoOlNErd-ur8ro]

Hello Doctor please make an elaborate video on ceramides too

[@MagicznaPanda]

Following your previous posts on Vitamin C I started using it every morning. First using your DIY recipe (it's great for slowly ramping up the concentration), and then I found a local skincare company that produces their ascorbic acid serums every 2 weeks to make sure it arrives fresh. The formula seems pretty generic with ferulic acid, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and panthenol - but it's 15% at

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay I'm glad you liked it! That sounds like a really good way to ensure freshness :)

[@MagicznaPanda]

​@Doll Sure the company is BasicLab (based in Poland, as am I), and the serum is called "Serum z witamina C 15%" That being said, the main reason I went with them was because I was concerned how imported vit c serums (for example Paula's Choice, which doesn't have its own store over here) might sit in a cold/hot warehouse for unknown amounts of time - unless I bought it directly from them, in which case I'd know it was a couple days I guess. But with something that perishes relatively quickly, I just didn't want to pay the extra 15 EUR for shipping every 3-4 months. Then again, BasicLab also seem to charge about 15 EUR for shipping across Europe (except Norway and Great Britain), so I feel like you're not much better off ordering from them.

[@kristinegustavsen4209]

@@MagicznaPanda Oh this looks amazing! But when I try to order it I dont get Norway as a shipping alternative 🤔

[@ahhhlindsanityyy]

fabulous video!!

[@mujgankocabas1627]

I cant find the part II ? :( thank you very much for the video !!!

[@loredanadorobantu5407]

Very informative! When would part 2 be released? Thanks!