It's April and time for renewal, so take advantage of our limited-time Spring Fresh and Fabulous Face offer. This timely special combines a FREE travel size jar of our Face Finishing Moisturizer with a full size jar of Vitamin C Ester Concentrated Restorative Cream. Together, they’re sure to bring you a fabulous new spring-fresh face!

Readers of my books know of my long standing enthusiasm for the ability of alpha lipoic acid and DMAE to help reverse the signs of aging on the face and body, including the delicate eye area.

In today’s newsletter, I would like to introduce you to vitamin C ester—another outstanding nutrient with powerful anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.

An inspiring run in the sun
My first experience with the benefits of topical vitamin C happened somewhat by accident. I had taken a long run one hot August day and suffered a pretty severe sunburn on my face and shoulders.

Knowing of vitamin C’s powerful anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory properties, I decided to try a little experiment. I crushed some vitamin C (ascorbic acid) tablets, added them to water, and applied the mixture to my face. At first it stung, but the discomfort soon subsided and I was able to sleep. In the morning, the burn was definitely better. My vitamin C solution showed potential, but there still was work to be done.

Breaking the vitamin C barrier
Several years later, I returned to the use of vitamin C with a new approach. Because vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is water-soluble it cannot penetrate the surface of the skin, which repels water-soluble substances. In addition, ascorbic acid is irritating to skin and highly unstable, losing its potency in less than 24 hours. I reasoned that the acidity of the ascorbic acid form of vitamin C, and its inability to significantly penetrate skin, were likely to compromise its otherwise impressive anti-inflammatory effects.

These problems with ascorbic acid prompted me to search for a new form of vitamin C—one that would be non-irritating, fat-soluble, and that would retain its strength in skin care preparations. My research found the answer in a substance known as vitamin C ester (ascorbyl palmitate). This gentle, fat-soluble, non-irritating form of vitamin C became the cornerstone of new research endeavors that enabled me to formulate several highly effective treatments.

The story of Shelley provides a good example of the benefits of topical vitamin C ester treatments.

It's April and time for renewal, so take advantage of our limited-time Spring Fresh and Fabulous Face offer. This timely special combines a FREE travel size jar of our Face Finishing Moisturizer with a full size jar of Vitamin C Ester Concentrated Restorative Cream. Together, they’re sure to bring you a fabulous new spring-fresh face!

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