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    Can I use lemon juice instead of vitamin C serum?
    R. Sonia Batra, MD, MSc, MPH
    Board Certified Dermatologist
    Dr. R. Sonia Batra is a board certified Dermatologist and the Founder of Batra Dermatology based in Los Angeles, California. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Batra specializes in lasers, medical devices, patient and public medical education, and skin cancer research. She received her Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree in Public Health, and her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees from Harvard University. As a Rhodes Scholar, she earned a Master’s degree in Molecular Genetics at the University of Oxford. She completed her residency training in Dermatology at Stanford University. Dr. Batra has contributed and reviewed for the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and JAMA Dermatology. She is also a co-host of CBS’ Emmy award-winning television show, The Doctors.
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    Lemon juice could also lighten your skin or cause irritation if you go into the sun.
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    Can I use vitamin C tablets to make serum?
    R. Sonia Batra, MD, MSc, MPH
    Board Certified Dermatologist
    Dr. R. Sonia Batra is a board certified Dermatologist and the Founder of Batra Dermatology based in Los Angeles, California. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Batra specializes in lasers, medical devices, patient and public medical education, and skin cancer research. She received her Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree in Public Health, and her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees from Harvard University. As a Rhodes Scholar, she earned a Master’s degree in Molecular Genetics at the University of Oxford. She completed her residency training in Dermatology at Stanford University. Dr. Batra has contributed and reviewed for the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and JAMA Dermatology. She is also a co-host of CBS’ Emmy award-winning television show, The Doctors.
    Board Certified Dermatologist
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    You might be able to, but it could irritate your skin or clog your pores. Always test it out on a patch of skin first.
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    Can I use tablets to make the serum?
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    A lot of DIY recipes tell you to dissolve either vitamin C tablets or L-ascorbic acid powder in water. But once you apply the resulting lotion to your skin, the vitamin C will recrystallize. Crystallized vitamin C can't penetrate skin, and if it can't do that, it won't work as an antioxidant.
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    Can I use this serum under my eyes?
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    Yes, this serum will help to brighten the eye area, but take care when using any products around the eyes.
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    Can I use Vitamin C crushed tablets as powder?
    Community Answer
    No. A lot of DIY recipes tell you to dissolve either vitamin C tablets or L-ascorbic acid powder in water. But once you apply the resulting lotion to your skin, the vitamin C will recrystallize. Crystallized vitamin C can't penetrate skin, and if it can't do that, it won't work as an antioxidant.
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    Can milk make large pores smaller?
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    No. Milk and dairy products contain growth hormones and inflammatory substances that clog your pores and can cause acne. If you want your pores to appear smaller, use pure rose water or a toner instead, after cleansing your face and before applying a serum and moisturizer.
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    Can I use toner first on my face and then apply vitamin C serum and after sometime apply my favourite night cream by adding a drop of tea tree essential oil into it on my face?
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    Yes, after cleansing your face, the next step would be a toner, then a serum and as a last step your night cream or moisturizer. Be aware that tea tree oil is great against acne and breakouts, but also very drying to the skin. You can mix it with your night cream, yes, to keep the skin hydrated. If you want a stronger effect, apply the essential oil before the cream, for example after the toner or mixed with the serum.
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    Can I use liquid Vitamin C?
    Fadlullah Salihu
    Community Answer
    Yes you can use liquid vitamin C, but make sure it is not mixed or diluted with other substances.
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    How long can I use the lotion for?
    Abigail Langford
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    It can really depend on what brand it's from and how much you use it a day. Normal lotion can be used every day, but If you use so much lotion that your skin starts feeling sticky, you should definitely use less. The final answer is, you can use your lotion until it has run out, just make sure you are not using too much.
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