Regarding your readers questions related to C&E there are a number of points to be aware of when using the product (or any product containing vitamin C). Vitamin C is especially sensitive to light and heat and is subject to fairly rapid oxidation.

Regarding our C&E, we use fairly thick frosted glass to reduce the exposure of the product to direct light. Prior to ending up on the consumer’s shelf, all of our products are boxed to prevent exposure to light and particularly sensitive products like C&E are stored in refrigerated warehouses prior to shipment to customers.

Due to the volatility of vitamin C, we recommend customers use the product within a three month period. During this time there may be some yellowing of the formula which is a normal result of oxidation over time. It is important to note that once the product is initially exposed to air, regardless of the container it is in, there is no way to avoid the oxidation process.

Also, once a product’s container is opened the ingredients become susceptible to contamination by dust and microbes. One of the nicer features of our product is the pump dispensers. Since the containers do not have to be opened in order to get to the product, the likelihood of contamination is reduced.

Our C&E is not a serum but a moisturizing lotion. The liposome technology allows the C & E in the formula to be dispersed evenly throughout the product and deliver its ‘payload’ to cells in the upper skin layers.

Ultimately, every end user must decide which product is best for them but we feel our C & E compares favorably to anything else on the market.

Hope this helps you decide and best wishes! Jen

Thanks so much for the review, MBB!