Versatile vitamin C

Advantages: Vitamin C is a useful everyday vitamin to take, even if you use a synthetic version
Disadvantages: None

...Vitamin C is more commonly known as ascorbic acid, because it cannot be stored in your body for any length of time its essential that you have an intake of Vitamin C daily. There are many companies that produce their own version of the vitamin but I feel that Boots the chemist offer good value for money with their chewable version. Boots have packaged this product in a silver grey plastic container and the label is orange and white. The carton has a screw top that has been adjusted to make it difficult for children to open. Each container holds fifty 1000mg orange flavour chewable tablets. The tablets cost £4.39 for fifty, which works out at just 8p for a daily dose. If you use your Boots Advantage card you will get 16 points for this purchase. Boots chewable Vitamin C tablets are fine for children aged 12 and above and adults. They...

Sarahjh1 20.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Boots Chewable Vitamin C

The Power of Vitamin C!

Advantages: Wholesome ingredients
Disadvantages: Irritated my skin, peculiar after-odour

...I was lucky enough to win a competition, and won a hamper of Body Shop products, which included SPF 15 Vitamin C Moisturiser. I wouldn't normally buy this product, as it is a bit dear for me - my usual limit is about £5 for a product, but I think this is about £9 for a tube. As it was a bit more expensive, I had high hopes! It comes in a bright orange tube - which suits the product perfectly, as it immediately made me think of freshly squeezed oranges - and vitamin C. The tube is a squeezy tube - like toothpaste - but with a screw top cap - which I think is a bit better than the pump-action bottles than many moisturisers come in (I never manage to get the dregs out of those!). The vitamin C range of skincare all comes in orange bottles/jars etc - which is good - as they are colour coded, it's easy to find them in the shop...

pu55cat 11.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop SPF15 Vitamin C Moisturiser

Vital Vitamin C

Advantages: Easily absorbed by the body, reduces infection, destroys free radicals
Disadvantages: Bitter taste, too much can cause heartburn or diarrhoea, and it doesn't dissolve very easily in cold drinks

...This year is the 75th anniversary of the discovery and isolation of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Prior to that, people had little idea what actually caused the disease scurvy, which was common amongst sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries. Trial and error had shown that eating a small amount of citrus fruit each day while on board a long journey by ship would ward off the disease, but that was about the extent of public knowledge. In 1928, vitamin C was isolated and shown to play a vital role in the prevention of scurvy. Vitamin C is present in varying quantities in almost all fresh fruit, not just oranges and lemons - but before the days of refrigeration, most other fruit did not keep long enough for a sea voyage. Vitamin C is water-soluble, and is not stored in the body - but the amount needed daily to prevent scurvy is only...

Kukana 12.11.2003 (13.11.2003) · Read review
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Review of Boots Vitamin C Powder

Philosophy Vitamin C Turbo booster powder

Advantages: Provides radiance, protects against free radicals and can be mixed with any routine
Disadvantages: None known to me

...A great topical powder which can be added to any skin care regime and contains over 99% vitamin C. Vitamin C, when applied topically to the skin is a potent anti toxidant and promotes the production of collagen. It also assists in preventing premature againg, helps with the overall tone, texture and softness of the skin. It has been proven that used daily through protection from environmental radicals it will hold back the affects of aging. I use it daily mixed with my morning serum, it is easily absorbed into any serum or moisuriser and comes with its own small measuring scoop from which you only need to use 1/2 scoop. I have had my last jar now for over six months, it is very economical to use and means you can get your daily dose of Vitamin C, no matter what skincare you are using. After using this product I found...

dosolivos 19.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Philosophy Turbo Booster Vitamin C Powder

Vitamin C face polish

Advantages: skin feels smooth and looks great
Disadvantages: none

...I was beginning to find my skin feeling a bit dry and not as clear as I would like, but all that was gone after I used this excellent cleanser/ exfoliator. All you have to do is gently massage on to your face and the small microdremabrasion beads will leave your skin feeling smooth and looking great. I also found that my skin felt much more hydrated, the product was also very gentle which was great as I sometimes find that exfoliators can leave my skin feeling irritated and sore. Not only does the product feel great to use, but it also smells really nice. Costing around £12 which is not bad for a quality exfoliator, it is good value for money as it lasts for a fairly long period of time. I am really impressed with this product and have even tried out the vitamin c moisturiser since, which is also great. If you want your skin to look...

CLDbizz 16.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop Vitamin C Cleansing Face Polish

I Am A Healthy Bugger Due To Vitamin C

Advantages: Im Healthy
Disadvantages: It costs money

...Go Get Yerself Some Now......GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... I have to say I never fail to take a vitamin c tablet every day especially in the winter time.It used to be I got loads of colds and sore throats but then one day a friend in work said do you ever take vitamin c tablets,I said I used to years ago when I was younger but I got out of the habit. And ok it wasnt a friend it was an aquaintance.... That was a year ago nearly,I went to the local Boots shop and considered whether to buy the disolveable tablets or the ones you chew,I picked the ones the chew,They are nice tasteing and only cost about £3 for 2 months supply.Only get the 500gm pack its the only dosage you need for your daily intake. I was a bit worried when I read last week that there was a link between Vitamin C and Cancer but sure isnt there a link between anything now...

art1954 04.05.2002 · Read review
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Review of Boots Chewable Vitamin C

Body Shop vitamin c face polish-USE SPARINGLY!!

Advantages: Smells great, exfoliates well, tube will last ages
Disadvantages: Not great for sensitive skin

...I bought this exfoliator as I was going away to work in the Alps for a ski season where it would be mius degrees, harsh winds and my skin would take a battering! I needed a good face scrub to get rid of dead skin so my moisturiser was working at its best. Ive used body shop products for years and find their vitamin c face mask excellent, so decided to try this. Fisrt time i used it I loved the thick texture of lots of small particles and the fab zesty scent! It also left my skin quite soft and my moisturiser went in really well afterwards. I have sensitive skin and got no rash or reaction! However, the second time I used it I used more of the product and found that it felt like it was scratching my skin and my cheeks were quite pink afterwards and felt dryer than before I started. I think the concentration of exfoliating...

fifi89 05.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop Vitamin C Cleansing Face Polish

The Body Shop Vitamin C Ceansing Face Polish

Advantages: gentle and gret for all skin types
Disadvantages: cant think of any

...The Body Shop Vitamin C Cleansing Face Polish is one of the best exfoliators I have ever used. It is a great product for all skin types and there are other products also in the vitamin C range that compliment this particular one. So why is this product so good carry on reading and you are sure to find out. Vitamin C Vitamin C contains a natural antioxidant that helps protect against the worlds pollutatnts and hectic life schedules, it helps restore the skins suppleness and gives your skin back its natural glow. The Cleansing Polish The polish contains jojoba beads that help to lightly buff away your skins dull cells, and helps to reveal a smoother and more radiant complexion. The product itself is gentle enough to use every day without causing damage to the skin, it does the exact opposite and gives your skin a natural glow...

lawjlove 03.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop Vitamin C Cleansing Face Polish

The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost

Advantages: Great natural glow
Disadvantages: NONE

...As you can probably tell I am a body shop fan, this helps by being a body shop consutant, i only got started because i love the products though. The vitamin C skin boost is my favourite skin product of all time, i would be lossed with out it, it is a fantastic product and helps make dull and tired skin great again. It contains vitamin C which is a natural antioxidant and helps protect the skin against pollutants that we face in every day life. The product itself helps to restore the elasticy and improve the suppleness of the skin, it helps protect the skin from every day environemntal problems whilst giving it a fab natural glow. It says its a tonic for tired skin, and theya re not wrong there!!! Texture It feels like a serum when applying it and soaks in really well, can be used instead off or with a moisturisier...

lawjlove 03.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost

vitamin C is fabulous!

Advantages: peachy feeling skin! silky, moisturising serum without feeling greasy!
Disadvantages: how can you not buy the other products!

...hi there! i met my skin boost about 6 months ago and i have begun to use the entire range. just quicky is a list of the range and briefly what they do! Vitamin C Intensive Night Treatment - fine night cream. heavy duty moisturiser without the heavy duty feeling! rehydrates the skin whilst you sleep. £12 Vitamin C Facial Polish - this is an everyday face wash with tiny exfoliating beads in but safe enough to use everyday without being harsh. £7 Vitamin C Eye Reviver - light textured eye serum. very lightweight. gorgeous when kept in the fridge. i tend to use this when im having a bath or once a week with a face mask to brighten my skin. £8 Vitamin C Energising Facial Spritz - everytime i travel i take this. light spray you can use over the face and neck but i tend to use it on inside of elbows and knees to refresh when im...

littlemissaimz 29.07.2006 · Read review
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