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A NUTRIENT-RICH serum impressively restored a mom’s skin after years of sun exposure.
She raved that her 11-year-old daughter said her face now looks like she’s wearing a TikTok filter.
The mom took to Reddit’s 30 Plus Skincare forum in response to a user asking for advice on how to fade sun damage.
“The Paula's Choice 25% vitamin C product that recently came out has taken 15 years of sun damage off my face in weeks,” she wrote using the handle .
“I'm ecstatic this stuff exists now. Tret and this!”
Paula's Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum costs $65 at .
Over 30,000 customers have liked the skincare product.
According to the manufacturer, it has been formulated to improve uneven skin tone and loss of elasticity.
They recommend using it twice daily after cleansing, toning, and exfoliation.
When applied in the morning, it should be followed with SPF 30+.
The mom praised the beauty product as she encouraged other Redditors to try it.
“It’s expensive but I think it’s worth it, I have not been this happy with my skin in years,” she said.
“My 11-year-old daughter said it looked like I had a TikTok filter on now [laughing].”
“I layer it with tret at night and I've only had a little bit of extra dryness,” she added.
Many people admitted they were eager to recreate the mom’s results for themselves.
“Wow that sounds so impressive! I’ll have a look at it!” one person wrote.
“Just ordered, take all my money,” another said.
Topical Vitamin C has several benefits for skin including hydrating, reducing redness, and hyperpigmentation.
According to , it may also help to promote collagen production and reduce the appearance of sun damage.
Research shows that it is safe for most skin types but may cause irritation in concentrations above 20%.
Experts recommend doing a patch test on a small skin area and waiting 24 hours to see if there are side effects before applying it to your face.
Discontinue topical use of vitamin C if you experience rashes, redness, or hives.
According to , tretinoin is a prescription-strength synthetic form of vitamin A.
The topical product is sold under various names and is stronger than retinol.
It is often used for acne treatment but research suggests it may also help reduce the signs of aging and improve sun-damaged skin.
It can take months to notice a visible improvement.
