Pointers With Portela: Why Does Vitamin C Serum Smell?

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, explains why certain vitamin C serums "smell" or have a slightly unpleasant odor. Portela mentions that the smell of vitamin C is dependent on how it's formulated and what additional fragrance is added to "mask" the natural smell.

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