Vitamin C Serum

Details:  Dr. Song Vitamin C Serum contains 20% Vitamin C.  It includes Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, and Aloe Vera.  It has a smooth velvet finish on the skin that many other Vitamin C Serums cannot replicate.  It comes with a 365 day money back guarantee.  Dr. Song products are made in the USA and are FDA compliant. You can purchase yours here on Amazon.

Review:  I've said before that I usually have a reaction to any kind of Hyaluronic acid.  So why did I request another product that has this in it.  Well, to tell you the truth, the "Smooth Velvet Finish on the Skin" was what caught my attention.  I'm also partial to blue containers.

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Dr. Song Vitamin C Serum is just that. A Serum.  Not water. Not liquid that is similar to water. A Serum.  I'm not sure if it is due to the fact that aloe vera gel is the number 2 ingredient on the list, or if the way this was made makes the difference.  In any case, I like the serum.  I can place a few drops in the palm of my hand without it running all over.  When I apply it to my face I feel like I have more control rather than trying to clean up the drips from other Vitamin C Serums.  And like any other Vitamin C Serum it is not greasy.

Now, for the Hyaluronic Acid reaction.  Yes, my face broke out, again.  This time only on my chin, and this time it only lasted for about 5 days.  So, is my face adjusting to the hyaluronic acid, or is Dr. Song's product actually better?  I've gone back to trying another company's version of Vitamin C Serum with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera Gel, and my face broke out worse.  Believe me, I went back to Dr. Song's Vitamin C Serum after a few days.

Benefits of Vitamin C Serum include:

• encouraging collagen production 
• exfoliates and cleanses
• helps remove fine lines and wrinkles 
• great for those with acne or pimples
• moisturizes and softens the skin

Routine for using the product:

• Wash and cleanse skin
• Tone Skin
• Apply Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
• Apply moisturizer

I really like this product. My face feels smoother and softer.  My wrinkles are fading away. I feel like my face gets really clean, especially since I workout in my yard a lot, and can get real dirty doing that.  This is truly a serum in my opinion.

Pros:  I really like the thickness of this serum.  My face only broke out for about 5 days due to Hyaluronic acid instead of clearing up due to halting the use of the product.

Cons: Nothing.

My Rating: A Big Thumbs Up!

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

DIY Night Cleansers & Creams

Trying to find that perfect night cream or cleanser and don't want to pay a fortune for it?  Well here are some ideas you can try.

Night Cleanser:







Add 2 parts Castor oil and 8 parts Sunflower oil.  Blend well.  Use this to clean the makeup off your face and eyes.

I personally add to the above, 1 part coconut oil, 1 part clear aloe vera gel, 1 part vegetable glycerin.

After I cleanse my face, I use a DIY astringent listed below.  Then I take a dime size of the the above Night Cleanser and massage it on my face.  Afterwards, I get my fingers wet and massage again.  Glycerin reacts with water and allows the moisture, along with the sunflower oil, to seep into your deeper layers of skin better, providing deeper moisturizing.

Astringent:

Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 1 part water.  Apply with cotton balls until all makeup residue is gone.

Night Cream:

If you've already purchased a night time moisturizer that you don't like, don't throw it out just yet.  Take your inferior night cream (4 oz.), and add 1/8 teaspoon of liquid Vitamin C and the contents of a 100-IU Vitamin E capsule.  Blend well.  You now have a more nourishing night cream that will do more for your face than before.

Nutra Lift Anti-Aging Complex

Details:   Maximum Anti-Aging Peptide-8 Complex Rejuvenating "A" Nano Reneu Plus Growth Factors with Nanoconjugated Gold Particles for Firmer, Younger Looking Healthier Skin.  More Peptides at 8%, More Moisture, More Organic Extracts & Anti-Oxidants, plus a Mild Exfoliant for healthy younger looking skin.  Golden Collagenine is the latest weapon in the Anti-Aging war, to achieve younger looking more beautiful skin. A NEW peptide Nanoconjugated to 24KT Gold Particles with a remarkable effect on Collagen outgrowth. 30 day studies conducted on Golden Collagenine indicate increases in Collagen by up to 205%, increases in Elasticity by 41%,Hydration by 31%, and can reduce the look of wrinkles by up to 55%.

The GOLD Standard in Skin Care with Anti-Aging Peptide-8 Complex plus Nanoconjugated Gold Particles for remarkable collagen growth. A New & Improved Tissue Repair formula with natural & organic ingredients with 3 times more moisture & 20 times more anti-oxidants that aid in cellular regeneration. Rejuvenating "A" NANO RENEU™ stimulates production of collagen and elastin, minimizes hyper pigmentation and protects the skin from free radicals. For younger looking, healthier skin. Mildly Exfoliates, Moisturizes, & Reduces the Look of Wrinkles.


My Review:  This product says to use 1 - 2 times a day.  I have found that using this once in the morning along with  the product Maximum C Plus Growth Factors by Nutra-Lift is a great combination of products for my face, neck and hands.  I use one squirt (it is a pump which I really like) per application to cover my entire face, neck and hands.  Therefore, I feel it goes a long ways.  I like the immediate tightening feeling I get when I use this product.  My crow's feet instantly go away.  I feel my eyes look younger for a couple of hours, and by night they are ready for the Maximum C .    I do feel like the skin around my eyes are slowing getting more plump however, which should eventually reduce the wrinkles.  I've only been using this product for 3 weeks, and it does mention it could take 30 days to see a noticeable difference.  What I have noticed after about 10 days of use is that my sun spots from earlier days spent in the sun, are now considerably lighter.  I am impressed.

Pros:   My sun spots and other dark marks on my skin are fading away just after 3 weeks of daily use.  I noticed a big difference within just 10 days of daily use. 

Cons:  The initial price is higher than I like to pay, but is definitely less expensive than other anti-aging products such as Botox.    This product mentions that 30 day studies conducted on Golden Collagenine indicate increases in Collagen by up to 205%, increases in Elasticity by 41%, Hydration by 31%, and can reduce the look of wrinkles by up to 55%.  After 4 weeks of use, I have not noticed a big difference in the reduction of wrinkles.  2 oz. pump bottle $46.

UPDATE:  I have been using this product along with the Nutra Lift Vitamin C Ester complex for the last 30 days both morning and night.  Using the two products together has definitely decreased the wrinkles on my face, but more especially the crows feet around my eyes.  On day 30, my husband commented on how smooth and nice my eyes looked.  He was amazed.  From my experience, using either of these two products alone is not enough.  When used together, (and I just squirt a little of each in my palm and mix together) they work wonders. 

  My Ratings:  A big thumbs up for fading dark spots.  A thumbs down for no noticeable improvement of collagen, elasticity or hydration that would reduce the look of wrinkles.  I took before and after pictures, and my husband agrees that the before pictures had less wrinkles than the after pictures 30 days later.