What Should Not Be Taken With Vitamin C?
You’ve probably heard of vitamin C and know exactly why it should be part of your skincare routine. However, there’s a lot of confusion about what shouldn’t be combined with vitamin C.
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Vitamin C is notoriously unstable and has an acidic pH, making it difficult to combine with other powerful skincare ingredients.
Here are three of the most important ingredients to avoid when using vitamin C:
Vitamin C and retinol. Retinol is one of the most potent ingredients in skincare, with powerful anti-aging properties and a variety of benefits:
It boosts collagen production while speeding up skin cell turnover.
Many people with different skin types find this dosage too high, so you should go slow when using retinol in your daily routine to avoid causing severe irritation.
If you combine any form of retinol with vitamin C, it could be too irritating for your skin, regardless of your tolerance for retinol.
To avoid this, you should include vitamin C in your evening routine. This protects the skin from UV rays and other damage caused by free radicals.
Retinol works best at night because its effectiveness decreases when exposed to the sun.
Vitamin C and Niacinamide?
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is found in many different skin care products. Due to its moisturizing properties, it moisturizes the complexion and regulates the skin’s sebum production.
This unique benefit ensures that Niacinamide keeps the skin plump and reduces all signs of blemishes and acne.
The problem with Niacinamide and Vitamin C is that they both have similar benefits for the skin. When used together, they cancel each other out and render both ineffective.
If you plan to use both products daily, wait at least 10 minutes between applications, or use every other day for best results. Vitamin C and AHA/BHA
Avoid taking Vitamin C and AHA/BHA (such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid) at the same time.
Since these acids cause chemical exfoliation, combining them with Vitamin C can over-irritate the skin, causing severe irritation, reactions, and extreme dryness.
Also, keep in mind that all of these ingredients have a low pH level and can cause a serious imbalance that can completely ineffective your skincare routine. What can you combine vitamin C with?
Thanks to the powerful antioxidant effects of vitamin C, your skin will be rejuvenated, repaired, and your complexion will be brighter.
At the same time, the signs of free radical damage will be visibly reduced.
While vitamin C alone can produce impressive results, there are ingredients that work effectively with this powerful substance.
The best combination of ingredients with vitamin C, vitamin E, ferulic acid, vitamin B, and hyaluronic acid.
To keep your skin healthy and happy, I recommend consulting a doctor or dermatologist to find the best combination without worrying about side effects.
Can vitamin C and niacinamide be mixed?
No, it is not recommended to mix vitamin C and niacinamide, as the two ingredients will cancel each other out and therefore be completely useless.
As mentioned above, you can use niacinamide and vitamin C in your daily skincare routine. Leave at least 10 to 15 minutes between each application.
Another way to use these two ingredients is to alternate the times or even days of use.
If you want to learn more about using Niacinamide and Vitamin C, check out our dedicated blog post on Beauty Insider. Can Vitamin C be used with Hyaluronic Acid?
Yes, you can! Your skin will thank you. Vitamin C can cause mild irritation and redness, especially for those with dry and sensitive skin.
With hydrating ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, you can combat dryness and irritation by increasing moisture.
The result is a plump, radiant complexion that is pampered and protected from free radical damage, and looks refreshed.
Does Vitamin C undermine Retinol?
The short answer is yes. The more precise answer depends largely on the pH of the different formulations of products containing Vitamin C and Retinol.
You need to consider the effectiveness of both ingredients. A high-strength version may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Due to the low pH of both ingredients, mixing or applying multiple layers may cause an adverse reaction, resulting in dry skin, irritation, redness, and itching.
To avoid these issues and adverse side effects, I recommend applying a vitamin C serum at the end of your morning skincare routine, followed by a day product with an SPF of 30 or higher.
At night, you can use a retinol-rich product.
Which comes first, vitamin C or hyaluronic acid?
If you use vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in different products, I recommend starting with the vitamin C. Serums with vitamin C have thinner, lighter formulas than hyaluronic acid.
The rule of thumb for skin care is: start with the thinnest and end with the thickest.
Adding a hyaluronic acid-rich serum to a vitamin C product will strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture on the surface of the skin. This keeps the skin plump, hydrated, and healthy.
Does vitamin C clog pores?
Yes, it can, but only if you use an unstable form of vitamin C, as ascorbic acid (another name for vitamin C) oxidizes when exposed to light and air.
This can lead to the formation of blackheads, which are more serious for skin conditions. To avoid this, make sure you use the best form of vitamin C.
If you have any concerns, discontinue use of this product and consult your doctor or dermatologist.
