ArticleCureus2023
Consumer Preferences of Topical Vitamin C Products: A Comparative Study.
Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Hyperpigmentation disorders greatly impact the quality of life of many patients. Vitamin C and ascorbic acid derivatives are commonly used as topical agents to reduce the effect of facial dyschromia. The market for vitamin C topicals has greatly increased, but with little oversight, resulting in a wide variety of products with regard to purity and efficacy. In this study, we conducted an analysis of the most highly rated vitamin C-containing compounds on Amazon and Sephora. It was found that consumers for both retailers prioritized efficacy and cosmetic elegance in their rating of products. Additionally, consumers displayed no preference among vitamin C derivatives in the products available to them. This study highlights the diverse vitamin C formulations currently available as well as consumer preferences, emphasizing the importance of fully reviewing all products patients are utilizing to better counsel on treatment regimens.
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