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Anonymous, Calgary, Canada
Nov 16th, 2008
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Pros:Easy to take, inexpensive, works better than anything else I've ever tried.
Cons:None
Bottom Line:I have battled with cystic acne since I was 13. I'm now 44 and in the past few years it has gotten so bad that every couple of months I had to go on antibiotics for the boils. About a year ago I started a vitamin regimen that included 500 mg of vitamin C as well as garlic and vitamin E. I wasn't sure which one it was that cured me, but after 2 weeks, I completely stopped breaking out. When I ran out of the Vitamin C (Kirkland brand non-chewable) I replaced it with a Chewable brand and my acne started to come back. I quickly went back on the Kirkland and my face is clear again. Don't know why no one ever told me about this before. I would have far fewer scars now if I had known.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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anonymous, Somewhere in Asia
Nov 15th, 2008
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Pros:no acnes, no more
reduce excess oil on my face
Cons:nothing so far
Bottom Line:I used to use so many facial wash, starting from light for skin, till some that costs expensive, but my acnes were still comes out
Then I started thinking that maybe I need some teratment inside
So I bought a bottle of vitamin C, 1000mg, consists of 30 tablets for a month. I drink 1 tablet each day before sleep. In the morning, I wash my face, and I suprised that I have no oil on my face! Also, my face skin looks brighter and soften. I have so many acne scar, and now it's starting to fade! I think the best treatment is not from outside, but inside, and Vitamin C does really work to me! :)
But I now stick to Clearasil face wash, and apply some tea tree oil on my face before sleep, then get drink of vitamin C. And they work all together.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:anonymous has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:very light
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jenny m., indiana
Sep 3rd, 2008
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Pros:brightens and produces collegen,strengthens skin.
Cons:nothing really.
Bottom Line:i read that men should take 90 milligrams a day and women should take 75 millagrams a day.
any more its a waste of money.

but some vitamin c serums can break you out.

im kinda experimenting with them. i tell you the best one later.

ive tried the md skincare hydrapure c serum,but it is way too expensive and very very little product. it made my face look lighter and less red,but i only used it for 4 days ,im taking it back.

chewable ester c vitamins are probably the best bet,because it wont cause damage to your stomach,ect. and its chewy.lol
Usage:jenny m. has used this item for about a week.
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Anonymous, USA
Jun 24th, 2008
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Pros:Started working by the end of the say that i started using it! I took 4000mg of it a day, about 1000mg hourly 4x
Cons:I had to leave the house to get to the grocery store.
Bottom Line:This stuff is amazing! I am EXTREMELY happy with it, i dont know what the acne labels are and stuff but i would like to say i had pretty sever acne, covering my jaw line i had red marks and a couple white heads, it was a complete confidence killer, the redness from the acne would just not go away and i had those nasty purple blood marks under the skin, well i started taking the vitamin C and the next day i looked at my cheek and one of the marks was completely gone and the other was fading, all my other acne bumps are not as red and fading away very quickly! I cant put all the thanks to vitamin C as iv also been on a junk food free diet, i drink ONLY water and tea, lots of fruits, dermatologist prescribed minocycline 100mg, and 2 other topical creams that iv been on for about 3 weeks now. I can finally leave the house without wearing makeup and im a guy! so thats a huge relief. I have the best skin i have ever had in the last 2 years. I just think Vitamin C helped reduce the redness.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:14.99
Acne severity:moderately severe
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leann, ca
Apr 18th, 2008
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Pros:none
Cons:dont work!!
Recommended:No
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Erin Olivia, Chi-Town
Apr 10th, 2008
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Pros:I have cystic acne on my jawline. It just kept breaking out. I tried everything and it wasnt going away! My ears and throat were hurting a few days ago and I don't have time to get sick so I took alot of Vit C and my cysts are no longer red! yay
Cons:none so far
Bottom Line:The cysts are no longer inflammed and look like they are healing. Seriously, the redness was horrible before. Yay Vit-C
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Erin Olivia has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:3.00
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H...., Chicago
Feb 2nd, 2008
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Pros:Cleared up my skin within a week, all my blotches and purple marks from acne are fading alot faster too
Cons:None
Bottom Line:I never take the time to write on these forums, but i was searching for help with my incredibly stubborn acne. I had taken accutane for six months and it worked like a miracle. I went from having cystic acne for four years to looking like ive never had a pimple in my life. But after a few months all of my acne returned and i was very upset. I didnt know what to do, I didnt want to go back onto accutane bc I was suppose to get a series of chemical peels done. I looked into taking vitamins. I heard great reviews about vitamin c and so i tried it bc i had nothing else left. well wow my skin is glowing, it looks fantastic, my acne has dissapeared within the first week. I havent gotten a break out either. its def worth a try. I take about 2000 mg twice a day for now, but prob next week im going to lower the dosage. Its a miracle, everything i have ever tried has rarely worked. I feel great and my self esteem jumped back up.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:H.... has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:10.00
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Helio, California
Jan 26th, 2008
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Pros:Cleared up my facial acne and greatly reduced my body acne; Kept me healthy during the Winter; Not a hassle
Cons:None
Bottom Line:I love and will keep taking Vitamin C. I don't have to use so many chemicals on my skin anymore. Thank you, God!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Helio has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
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Roddy, Miami, FL
Dec 18th, 2007
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Pros:It faded some of my old acne scars
Cons:it made me break out all over the rest of my face..horribly
Bottom Line:don't use it :( I wish I had never taken it

My face looks worse then it did before taking it
Recommended:No
Usage:Roddy has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:25.00
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alex, ca
Aug 23rd, 2007
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Pros:WEll i get energry
Cons:i broke out and it does nothing for my skin
Bottom Line:i unno whats wrong wiiht my body but ive been take 2500 mgs of vitiam c 50 mgs of zinc and 10000 au of vitam a i think i uno i dont have the bottle here but still i have acne and it getting ver frustrating and im not talking about little pimple i got them all over my forehead nose chin cheeks and chhek bone i also use all natural skin care products and put on mint julies face mask 1 a week can some one help me out recommend a product or somthing and also something for very oily skin
Recommended:No
Usage:alex has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:8.00
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