Bad reaction to vitamin c serums?

[gabrielareyes]

Is it just me or do vitamin c serums make your face burn? I just got the drunk elephant vitamin c firma and it instantly gave me a bad reaction! I’m now scared to try any other vitamin c serum because this is my first time trying one, has anyone else experienced something like this?

[GG84]

@gabrielareyes 

Vitamin C makes me break out. I can’t use it. 

[Nofifon]

I’m having the same reaction. I used a vitamin c serum my friend recommended me . And my face turned red in a sec.

[risa0225]

So, I haven't experienced a burning sensation with the C-Firma, but I've have a similar reaction to a product with a high L-Ascorbic Acid concentration. Ascorbic acid is the industry standard for an effective vitamin C, but it is a bit harsh. Your skin might be sensitive and ascorbic acid might be too strong.  I would recommend a vitamin C serum with a different ingredient like Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. It is less effective than ascorbic acid, but more stable and gentle. I have better results with sodium ascorbyl phosphate. Currently, I use TruSkin Vitamin C. 

[gabrielareyes]

Thank you this was super helpful I’ll definitely check it out!

[SportyGirly125]

@gabrielareyes I haven’t experienced this and rotate between 4 vitamin c serums. Maybe you are allergic to the ingredients?