Can Hyaluronic Acid be Used with Vitamin C Oil?
Not only are hyaluronic acid and vitamin C powerful skincare ingredients that offer impressive benefits on their own, but when combined, they are a force to be reckoned with. Unlike previous blog posts on these ingredients that have been more serum-focused, today we’ll take a look at how vitamin C oil and hyaluronic acid work together and how to best use them in your skincare routine.
Should I apply the vitamin C first or the hyaluronic acid first?
If you’re using vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in separate formulas, it’s best to apply the vitamin C first. Follow up with the hyaluronic acid to ensure that the skin barrier maintains proper moisture levels and can be protected from free radical damage.
However, when vitamin C is mixed into a facial oil formula, things change. You’ll find hyaluronic acid is often formulated in products like water-based or gel-based serums or moisturizers. When using the products, keep in mind that the order of your skincare routine can affect the effectiveness of the active ingredients. Start with the thinnest concentration and work your way up to the thickest (e.g. cleanser, toner, serum, face oil, moisturizer, and sunscreen) so that you don’t create a barrier on your skin that would compromise the effectiveness of your skincare products.
Can I use oils with hyaluronic acid?
The short answer is: yes. The longer, more detailed answer is: yes, but make sure you apply them in the correct order.
Hyaluronic acid can absorb 1,000 times its weight in water and also has humectant properties, which means it can draw moisture from surrounding areas of the skin and other product formulations and trap it in the layers below. As you can see, hyaluronic acid loves water, which is why you shouldn’t apply it over oil. Since hyaluronic acid doesn’t dissolve in oil, it can’t penetrate the oil and therefore can’t reach the areas of the skin that need to be treated. To prevent hyaluronic acid from simply settling on oil, it’s best to apply a hyaluronic acid serum first, followed by a facial oil and moisturizer.
As far as oil-based cleansers go, they shouldn’t produce the same results as the following steps in your routine, such as: B. Toner, to remove any remaining residue, leaving the skin clean and ready to absorb hyaluronic acid and other active ingredients.
Do you need to moisturize after hyaluronic acid?
You don’t necessarily need to use a moisturizer after using hyaluronic acid, as your skin will benefit from the hydrating benefits of hyaluronic acid. However, if you want to add further hydration, applying a moisturizer not only forms a protective layer on the outer surface, but also ensures that the hyaluronic acid can draw more water into the skin, keeping the barrier in its healthiest state.
Is it bad to take too much hyaluronic acid?
Yes, even if it’s hard to believe. One of the main functions of hyaluronic acid is to draw water from the surrounding areas of the face, such as from humidity or the surface of the skin. Using too much hyaluronic acid can actually make the skin thirstier, causing fine lines and dehydration lines to become more obvious. This is because the hydrating properties of hyaluronic acid cause the acid to try to absorb so much water that it starts to draw water from the underlying layers of the skin. You will find that your skin feels dry, tight, and uncomfortable, so it’s best to follow the product’s instructions.
Can I use a facial oil instead of a moisturizer?
You can use both! I recommend applying a facial oil as the last step in your daily regimen. Especially in your evening routine, as oil can sometimes affect how well your makeup lasts. If you really want to boost your skin’s hydration, apply it over your moisturizer while it’s still tacky on your skin. This will lock in moisture and better protect the barrier from free radicals such as pollution, UV rays, and environmental impacts.
While the consistency of a facial oil feels lighter than a moisturizer or cream, it’s actually thicker. Applying it as the last step in your routine allows the oil to penetrate the moisturizer and reach the underlying layers of the skin. You’ll notice that the barrier remains plump, hydrated, and youthful.
Should You Use a Vitamin C Serum Every Day?
Of course, your skin will thank you if you use a vitamin C serum every day. But only after making sure you and your skin type benefit from incorporating vitamin C into your daily routine. It’s best to start using it every other day to build up skin tolerance. Once your skin has adjusted to the effects, you can apply three to five drops all over your face.
After using a vitamin C-rich serum, you’ll find that your skin can fight free radical damage throughout the day while targeting areas of discoloration. Such as hyperpigmentation and dark spots. If these issues, as well as other issues such as signs of aging and dull complexion, are specifically treated, the skin will remain radiant. Therefore, I recommend using Vitamin C in your morning routine for the best results and a glow that lasts all day.
Should Hyaluronic Acid be applied in the morning or at night?
Yes, you should use Hyaluronic Acid morning and night. This provides the best results, keeping the skin’s surface fully functional and hydrated throughout the day. Not only does this make the complexion look plump and hydrated, but any other products applied to the skin afterwards can quickly absorb into the skin, allowing for faster results.
So there you have it, some of your questions about using Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C Oil. If you have any questions, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
