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Eric from Illinois
August 30, 2010
Pros It works. I tried everything, tee tree oil, benzoil peroxide and all sorts of face cleansers. But I never thought that acne was caused from the inside. So I tried Vitamin c 2000mg per day. and my acne started clearing. My skin started to lighten and become smoother. I look 2 years younger at least from using this.
Cons Must remember to take it after eating.
Bottom line Its a safe easy solution. Give it a try what do u have to loose except a few bucks.
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity moderate
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klc101790 from Brooklyn, NY
March 29, 2010
Pros natural remedy for acne and overall immune system health, inexpensive (got a free B complex in a BOGO sale at rite aid!)

notice less inflammation and a healthy glow in my skin (also using retin-a could be that too!)

feel more alert and alive over all.
Cons makes me EXTREMELY energetic in combination with B compex to the point where I even annoy myself with my newfound bubbly personality lol
Bottom line Vitamin C works in COMBINATION with a healthy lifestyle.. for the majority of people don't expect to have great skin if you're not treating your body well!

I was at my wits end, ready to contemplate going back on birth control simply because when I get off of it, my skin FREAKS out into moderately severe cystic acne, and then I become depressed...

Well, I bought a great book called Healing Adult Acne, by Doctor Richard Fried, a dermatologist, and psychologist .. He explains both the physical and emotional impacts of acne and helps women cope with stress, anxiety, and depression related to acne! Great book, taught me a lot about the true hormonal and follicle causes of acne

He recommends Vitamin C in addition to a well balanced diet, lots of water and moderate exercise, topical retinoids or AHAs... try it -- but caution if on birth control like yaz, yasmin, or ocella it warns NOT to mix the two . I am choosing to forgo yasmin or ocella BCP because the side effects are crazy and acne comes back with vengence when stopped taking.. so I'd rather apply retinoids and ingest vitamins and have a healthy body, than a body at risk with age prone to break outs when stopping the hormone treatments!!
Price paid $11.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 14
Ben from Philippines
January 28, 2010
Pros Healthy looking skin, fades scars.
Cons none.
Bottom line I have been taking 1000mg of vitamin c with rosehips for more than a year now; until then i have not had flue; It also helps my skin to become more smoother and acne scars fade away easily. Take it! If it wouldn't help you with your pimples then just use it to have a healthy body and fight diseases.
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
RosePeinado from Miami
November 16, 2009
Pros Stable, topical vitamin c works well in combination with silicone to prevent and treat scars.
Cons Stings when the skin is raw, my product is not cheap.
Bottom line I've been using a product called invicible scars. The vitamin c is not oxidizing which other creams have a problem, and together with dimethicone it makes my skin feel good and makes my dots not as red.
Price paid $82.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: -6
rebecca from las vegas
June 2, 2009
Pros I have noticed an improvement with oral Vitamin C supplementation, but topical vit C or forms of always cause me to break out just terribly.
Cons Topical Vit C in creams just becomes oxidized and loses its efficacy, so if you do not have a problem with topical vit c you need to find a powder form and add it in right before you apply it. I found a nice one at marie veronique.
Bottom line Oral Vit C work well on acne, but topical Vit C can cause acne in some, not all people. With me, I get severe acne from topical vit C creams. If Vit C does not give you acne then make sure you add it in right before you apply it because it oxidizes so fast that it is not doing a darn thing because it is already oxidized. It has even lost its ability to lighten the scars....and you are paying extra for that vit c in the creams. Topical vit c works wonders for anti-aging also, so if it doesn't cause acne for a certain individual then it is a must to add to your cream before you apply. Try the anti-aging supplement at marie [link removed]. I unfortunately have to give it to my mother who doesn't get acne.
Price paid $36.00
Acne severity moderate
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Anonymous from California
May 15, 2009
Pros Helps a little to reduce excess oil and big breakouts. You won´t get flu. Good for your well being. Inexpensive and no side effects.
Cons Erhm, it isnt really an acne treatment.
Bottom line I would recommend it, but for your well being. Doesn´t really help acne if used alone.
Price paid $5.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
heylovee
April 12, 2009
Pros Anti-inflammatory! Healthy looking skin! Even toned..no more blotchy red skin..finally!!
Cons Didnt help with preventing the acne itself but helped with ALL the other symptoms of it.
Bottom line If you have skin like mine..EXTREMELY red and inflammed acne all over(even my derm was like wow youre really inflammed) lol also about a million post acne marks that are dark red/purple colored and have bad uneven toned skin (not rosacea) but just really red in places and then really white...then vitamin-c is for you AND your redness haha. I boutght a bottle and have been taking 2,000 mg a day about 2 days ago and my skin has a gorgeous natural EVEN blush to it and i swear it looks like i have makeup on or something it looks so healthy. Scars are fading FAST I already see a huge improvement. Must take atleast 2,000 mg to see a difference and also add curcumin and/or cinnamon supplements to prevent the acne itself! please try! Nothing has ever worked for my inflammation until vit-c..who knew the natural way would be the most affective way..you would never know because doctor's won't tell you they need to make money off of unhealthy perscriptions..
Price paid $11.97
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 12
Anonymous from London, UK
April 1, 2009
Pros - Tastes nice and you can take it 3 different ways. (Chewable tablets, drop or effervescent tablet).
- Reduces redness, soreness and makes your skin look a lot healthier.
- Cheap.
Cons - It's not a 'miracle cure' or a one night wonder, but certainly helps if you take at the same time you do the regime on here.
Bottom line I use Redoxon Vitamin C in the form of effervescent tablets. I take one a day with a large glass of water, which is about 1000mg of Vitamin C. It really helps reduce swelling, light scarring and aids in creating healthier looking skin. After a week of taking this stuff the redness from previous pimples and spots has significantly reduced.

However, you might as well eat an orange a day and that's all natural. Some forms of Redoxon contain aspartame (artificial sweetener), so stay clear if you don't like that sort of stuff. Overall, it's a great little supplement to take - just don't expect any instant results.
Price paid $5.00
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 14
Bryce from Rio Rancho NM
March 31, 2009
Pros Pantothenic acid aka vita B5 got rid of some acne, but I still had horrible acne around my jaw line and mouth. I started taking vita C because I got really sick and with in like three days the acne around my mouth and jaw was almost gone.
Cons I noticed that even though the acne around my jaw and mouth was clearing up I started breaking out on my forehead....I would much rather have it on my forehead then around my mouth....looks better when you kiss people....LOL
Bottom line Bottom line Vita C helps but I think it should be taken with high doses of Pantothenic Acid aka Vita B5 I have not tried it but I think that the effects that B5 has on your skin added with the effects of Vita C it might just do the trick....drinking lots of water and eating a more balanced diet has also helped
Price paid $25.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
Bailey from Chicago
March 10, 2009
Pros Healthy - and easy to use
Cons none
Bottom line The bottom line for this discussion on Vitamin C is that treatment for acne has both an internal and external component. I'm a 23 year old female battling with acne for the past 10 years - I've tried literally everything from accutane to OTC topicals to prescription topicals to antibiotics and I've just finally found a regimine for my clear skin. My acne has come in many different forms from moderate to severe cystic, and this regimine works for all of it. I am currently on 50mg daily of Spironolactone (my cystic acne was hormonal) and this cleared up my cystic acne but still left the small white bumps that are incredibly stubborn. In January 2009 I decided to change my diet for health reasons and found it really cleared up the rest of my skin! Cutting back on sugar and red meat and drastically increasing my fruit/vegetable/fish intake has me clear enough to wear no make up for the first time in 10 years!
Acne severity severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 6

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