Can I use hyaluronic acid with retinol and vitamin C?
While you can use hyaluronic acid with retinol and vitamin C, without a true understanding of how to use these powerful substances together, problems such as skin irritation, redness, and itching often occur.
With this in mind, I wanted to do further research and answer some of the questions we’ve received recently about using hyaluronic acid with retinol and vitamin C. So stick around and hopefully everything becomes a little clearer.
How do retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid work together?
When using these three skin heroes in your daily routine, it’s important to remember the best order of use to reap the benefits. To avoid adverse reactions, I recommend using vitamin C during your morning routine. Through this
The powerful antioxidant protects the surface of the skin from damage caused by free radicals, giving your complexion a radiant look.
You can then use retinol in your evening routine, as this will prevent you from being exposed to UV rays and render any form of retinoid useless. You can use hyaluronic acid twice a day. In fact, using hyaluronic acid with vitamin C and retinol reduces the risk of skin irritation, redness, and redness, which are common side effects of using vitamin C and retinol.
When you layer these ingredients in this way, you’ll find that your skin will benefit from faster results, and you’ll also know that you’re using each ingredient correctly. If you’re unsure about how to use these ingredients, it’s best to consult
with your doctor.
Which came first, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, or retinol?
As mentioned before, apply vitamin C in the morning, retinol in the evening, and hyaluronic acid twice to get the most out of your routine. But there are things to consider about the consistency of the products, the correct order of skincare
is from thin to thick. Vitamin C is usually found in serums that are water-based and have a lighter texture, hyaluronic acid is found in thicker gels, and finally retinol, which comes in a serum, oil, or cream.
Should I use hyaluronic acid before or after retinol?
When using hyaluronic acid and retinol, it is thought that the best application starts with hyaluronic acid, as it regulates the water content of the outer surface of the skin’s natural barrier.
When this barrier is working properly, you will find that it fights free radical damage caused by exposure to factors such as pollution, central heating, UV rays and other environmental aggressors. You will also notice that the skin acts like a wet sponge, i.e. it absorbs other active ingredients quickly and effectively, giving you impressive results in less time.
Because the moisturizing effects of hyaluronic acid draw and bind water into the skin, you will also find that the drying and itching effects of retinol are less severe and the skin remains hydrated at all times.
Can Vitamin C and Retinol be used together? It is generally believed that taking Vitamin C and Retinol at the same time is not the best idea. Both ingredients have a drying effect on the skin, and overuse can lead to extremely dry, itchy and flaky skin.
To get the most out of these two powerful skincare heroes, it is best to alternate between applying them to your face: Vitamin C in the morning and Retinol in the evening. The benefit of applying Vitamin C in the morning is that your skin will be
glow. Using it in your evening routine can be quite a waste.
An important step to remember in your daily routine is to use a product with SPF 30+ every day, even on cloudy days. This is because retinol and vitamin C increase the skin’s sensitivity to light, making it more susceptible to UV damage such as hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Can I mix hyaluronic acid with retinol? Yes! A mixture of hyaluronic acid and retinol is a perfect combination for the skin. Retinol’s anti-aging and collagen-boosting properties fight fine lines, wrinkles, and signs of sagging skin, and it can do so more effectively with the help of hyaluronic acid. The skin’s ability to lock in moisture keeps the skin plump, hydrated, and full of youthful elasticity. This not only fights the dryness caused by strong retinol, but also ensures that your skin doesn’t become dehydrated, dry, and uncomfortable. Should retinol be used before or after serum? A lot depends on the consistency of the product you mix the retinol with. As mentioned earlier, the order of application of skincare products is from thin to thick. I’m talking about face washes, cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, essential oils, and sunscreens that you use during the day. Retinol is a powerful ingredient, but it’s notoriously fickle and difficult to mix with various skincare ingredients. Therefore, only different types of serums can be used. Formulas with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or niacinamide are two effective moisturizers. Should hyaluronic acid be applied before or after moisturizer?
Applying a hyaluronic acid serum to the skin first hydrates the skin while also allowing the hyaluronic acid to attract moisture from facial and other skincare products.
When used with a moisturizer, hyaluronic acid creates a protective physical barrier on the outer surface of the skin, allowing any products underneath the moisturizer to work unhindered. You can also find hyaluronic acid in moisturizers to attract moisture.
