Can Hyaluronic Acid be used with Vitamin C Oil?
Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C are not only powerful skincare ingredients with impressive capabilities individually, but they’re also a force to be reckoned with when combined.
Unlike previous blog posts on these more serum-based ingredients, today we’re going to take a look at how vitamin C oil and hyaluronic acid work together and how to best use them in your daily skincare routine.
Does vitamin C come before hyaluronic acid?
If you are using vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in a separate formula, it is recommended to use vitamin C first. Follow with Hyaluronic Acid to ensure the skin barrier maintains proper moisture levels and can protect itself from
free radical damage.
However, that changes when vitamin C is mixed into facial oil formulations. You’ll find hyaluronic acid often formulated in water- or gel-based products, such as serums or moisturizers.
It’s best to keep this in mind when applying products, and consider how the order of your skincare routine can affect the way active ingredients work. Start with the thinnest and work your way up to the thickest (such as
cleansers, toners, serums, face oils, moisturizers, and SPF) to ensure you don’t create a barrier on your skin that could interfere with the effectiveness of your skincare products.
Can I use oil 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 1000 times its own weight in water. It also has moisturizing properties, meaning it absorbs moisture from the skin’s environment and traps it in the underlying layers of other product formulations.
As you can see, HA loves water, which is why you should never apply it over oil. Since hyaluronic acid is not oil soluble, it cannot penetrate oil and therefore cannot reach the area of skin to be treated. To prevent hyaluronic
acid from simply settling on oil, it’s best to apply a hyaluronic acid serum before applying facial oils and moisturizers.
As far as oil-based cleansers are concerned, they should not produce the same results as following daily steps such as: B. A toner wipes away any residue, leaving the skin cleansed and ready to absorb hyaluronic acid and other
active ingredients.
Do I still need to moisturize after hyaluronic acid?
You don’t necessarily need a moisturizer after using hyaluronic acid, as your skin will receive the hydrating benefits of hyaluronic acid. However, if you want extra hydration, using a moisturizer not only creates a protective
layer on the outer surface, but also allows the hyaluronic acid to draw more moisture into the skin, keeping the barrier at its healthiest.
Is Too Much Hyaluronic Acid Harmful?
Yes, although it’s hard to believe. One of the main roles of hyaluronic acid is to attract moisture from the surrounding areas of the face, such as moisture or moisture from the surface of the skin.
Using too much hyaluronic acid can actually make the skin feel thirstier, causing fine lines and lines of dehydration to become more noticeable. This is because the moisturizing properties of hyaluronic acid cause the acid to
try to absorb so much water that it begins to draw moisture from the lower layers of the skin. You may find that your skin feels dry, tight, and uncomfortable. Therefore, it is best to follow the product’s instructions.
Can I use face oil instead of moisturizer?
You can use both! I recommend facial oils as the last step in your daily regimen. Especially for an evening routine, since oil can sometimes affect the staying power of makeup.
If you really want to boost your skin’s hydration levels, apply it over your moisturizer while it’s still on your skin. This locks in moisture, and the barrier helps fight free radical exposure, such as pollution, UV rays, and
environmental aggressors.
While the consistency of a face oil feels lighter than a moisturizer or face cream, it’s actually thicker. Use it as the last step in your daily regimen to allow oils to penetrate your moisturizer and substratum to the skin
layers. You will find that the skin barrier is still plump, hydrated and full of youthful elasticity.
Should You Use a Vitamin C Serum Every Day?
Either way, if you use a vitamin C serum daily, your skin will love it. Only after you’ve made sure that you and your skin type will benefit from introducing vitamin C into your routine. It is best to start using it every other
day and build up skin tolerance. Once skin gets used to its benefits, you can apply three to five drops all over your face.
After using a vitamin C-enriched serum, you’ll find skin is able to fight free radical damage throughout the day while reducing discoloration such as hyperpigmentation and dark spots. By addressing these and other concerns, such
as signs of aging and dull complexion, you can achieve radiant skin.
That’s why I recommend using vitamin C in your morning routine for best results and a radiant look throughout the day. Should hyaluronic acid be used in the morning or at night? Yes, you should use hyaluronic acid morning and
night.
This works best, keeping the skin’s surface functional and hydrated throughout the day. Not only does this make the complexion look more plumped and refreshed, but any other products that are subsequently applied to the skin are
also quickly absorbed into the skin, providing faster results. You’ve answered 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.
