Can I use Vitamin E with Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid and vitamin E are highly effective skincare ingredients that offer a variety of benefits. When it comes to combining ingredients together, people often think that some ingredients are a recipe for disaster, while others complement each other. Hyaluronic acid and vitamin E fall into the latter category. So, with that in mind, let’s explore how to combine vitamin E with hyaluronic acid.
Before we dive in, though, let’s briefly review these two powerful ingredients and their effects on the skin.
What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid for skin?
Known for its unique ability to bind water and retain moisture in the skin.
Hyaluronic acid molecules can bind up to 1,000 times their own weight in water.
Ensures that the skin’s natural protective barrier is fully functional and can fight free radicals or other environmental influences.
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin looking smoother and plumper.
Removes signs of fatigue by boosting hydration, leaving skin looking fresh and energized.
Helps tighten the skin, making pores less noticeable.
Makes sure the skin is well hydrated and able to absorb any skincare products applied to the lower skin area.
Leaves skin feeling softer and smoother, making makeup last longer and easier to apply.
What are the benefits of vitamin E for skin?
It is rich in antioxidants, which fight any signs of free radicals and other environmental aggressors.
Helps reduce UV damage such as dark spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
Provides nutrients to the surface of the skin, keeping it plump and healthy.
Highly hydrating, helps combat severely dry areas of the skin, from the elbows to the cuticles.
Absorbs quickly into the skin, keeping it hydrated and able to absorb any other skincare products applied to the face.
Can be taken as a supplement or through a topical skincare product such as a cream or serum.
Reduces the appearance of scars and wounds and prevents the formation of new ones.
Can vitamin E be used with hyaluronic acid?
It is actually possible, and the two skincare ingredients can work together with little to no side effects. The hydrating properties of hyaluronic acid keep the skin barrier plump and hydrated, while vitamin E nourishes the skin, keeping it moisturized, balanced, and at its healthiest.
How you choose to layer them depends on the product formula, as it is always considered best to apply products from thinnest to thickest consistency. Start with cleanser, toner, serum, face oil, and moisturizer. This is a basic skincare rule when incorporating layered products into your routine. This ensures that the products are properly absorbed into the skin without having to compete with the physical barrier created by thicker skincare products.
What does hyaluronic acid work best with?
The beauty of hyaluronic acid is that it works impressively both on its own and in combination with other potent skin ingredients. It is one of the few skincare ingredients that works well with other formulas and ingredients, like lactic acid, niacinamide, retinol, and vitamin C. As with all skincare ingredients, I recommend doing a 24-hour patch test before applying the product to your entire face to prevent any unwanted irritation or allergic reactions.
To get the most out of hyaluronic acid, the molecules in different formulas are of different sizes, which means they can reach the lower layers of the skin. With hyaluronic acid’s hydrating properties, it will constantly draw moisture from the lower layers of the skin and bring it to the surface. This will keep the complexion plump and hydrated, but you may notice that the skin feels “thirstier,” especially if you’ve applied hyaluronic acid on dry skin. Therefore, I recommend making sure the skin is still slightly damp, as hyaluronic acid can lock in every gram of moisture and prevent it from being lost.
Can hyaluronic acid be mixed with vitamins C and E?
Yes, you can certainly use hyaluronic acid with vitamins C and E. Incorporating all three into your daily routine will help you reap the benefits of these powerful forces. With this combination, you’ll get a radiant complexion while fighting signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. With the antioxidant properties of vitamins C and E, any signs of discoloration, such as dark spots or acne scars, will be significantly reduced. The skin barrier is also strengthened to protect itself from free radicals such as UV rays, pollution, and harsh climates.
The best way to combine hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E is to start your day with a serum rich in vitamin C, followed by hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture. Use a hyaluronic acid serum at night, followed by a vitamin E moisturizer to nourish and repair your skin while you get some well-deserved beauty sleep.
Should I use hyaluronic acid before or after retinol?
It’s best to use hyaluronic acid after retinol to counteract the drying effects of retinol. Allow about 30 minutes between applications to allow each product to fully absorb into the skin. Ideally, you should use a retinol-rich serum and then a moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid. Not only does this lock moisture into the skin, but the physical barrier created by the moisturizer also provides an extra layer of protection from the elements, free radicals and other aggressive environmental influences. If you’d like to learn more about how to layer hyaluronic acid and retinol, check out our dedicated blog post.
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