Topical vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can support collagen and improve skin tone when formulated and used correctly. Cellex-C products often emphasize vitamin C delivery, but ingredients, stability and results vary - check labels and independent data for the specific product.
Cellex C began as Lorraine Meisner's topical vitamin C formula to protect collagen and treat sun-damaged skin. Its core idea - delivering vitamin C directly to the skin - influenced later vitamin C products, though some historical details about sales and ownership should be verified.
An updated look at Cellex C: the original 10% vitamin C serum claims, what modern skin science says about topical vitamin C, and which product claims you should verify before buying.