Why can’t Vitamin C and peptides be used together?
Peptides and Vitamin C are two common ingredients found in many skincare products. Both are very popular in their own right and produce impressive results when applied to the skin individually. The question is whether they
can work in the same way when used in the same product formula.
Today we’re going to explore why you shouldn’t use Vitamin C and peptides together and, with any luck, we’ll clear up any confusion about these two powerful ingredients and their benefits for the skin.
Can peptides and Vitamin C be used together?
Yes, peptides and Vitamin C can be used together. Peptides are known to interact with other popular ingredients. It’s just a matter of choosing the ingredients carefully.
By that I mean that we choose combinations of ingredients that are good for the skin and keep the barrier strong and healthy. In the long run, your complexion will be noticeably younger, firmer, and more resilient.
When it comes to how Vitamin C and peptides work together, these ingredients used together can cause irritation, redness, and redness for those with sensitive or dry skin.
That doesn’t mean that if you have oily or combination skin, you won’t have sensitivity issues, whether they’re mild or severe. Therefore, I recommend consulting your doctor or dermatologist about how best to use these ingredients in your daily life.
Therefore, if you want to use peptides and vitamin C together, I recommend applying each ingredient to your skin at different times of the day. This allows you to reap the benefits of both peptides and vitamin C without the unwanted side effects and irritation.
Why can’t vitamin C and peptides be used together?
As I mentioned earlier, peptides and vitamin C alone can produce impressive results. There are different opinions on the idea of using these two ingredients together, but in general, combining these ingredients is easier than you think.
Vitamin C is extremely effective in combating a variety of skin stressors, such as: B. Environmental aggressors that cause oxidative stress on the skin. This can manifest as various uneven skin tones, such as dark spots and pigmentation, as well as signs of premature aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Since vitamin C provides antioxidant properties to the surface of the skin, you will find that it can protect newly produced collagen thanks to the peptides sending signals to the lower layers of the skin. What belongs first, peptides or vitamin C? A lot depends on the consistency of peptides and vitamin C in the formula. As I mentioned in a previous blog post, there is a rule when it comes to applying skincare products. Start with the thinnest and work your way up to the thickest. This ensures that each product is fully absorbed into the skin without having to compete with the barrier created by thick creams and facial oils. For example, if you have a serum rich in vitamin C and a moisturizer with copper peptides, apply the serum first and then the moisturizer to ensure your skin is getting the most out of each ingredient.
Can vitamin C be used in the morning and peptides at night? Yes, you absolutely can! Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidant ingredients in over-the-counter skincare.
Due to its impressive ability to fight hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and even signs of aging, many people take vitamin C in the morning for the best results. Since the antioxidant benefits of vitamin C work so well to protect the skin barrier, you can enhance these benefits by using a peptide-rich product at night.
When you sleep, your exposure to free radicals (such as UV rays or pollution) is limited, which means that the peptides in the underlying layers of the skin are completely undisturbed.
When you use these ingredients in this way, your skin will undergo a complete transformation, revealing a healthy, radiant, youthful complexion.
Which vitamin C or which peptide is better? This comes down to personal preference, as each ingredient has its own unique benefits. Skincare Benefits of Vitamin C
A powerful antioxidant that protects against free radical damage from pollution, environmental factors, central heating and UV radiation.
It stimulates the skin’s self-repair and ensures a significant increase in collagen and elastin production. Fights signs of premature ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.
Reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation for a more even skin tone and dark spots. Visibly brightens skin tone. Removes dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin’s surface. Skincare Benefits of Peptides. Improves the strength of the
skin barrier. Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Helps tighten the skin by increasing collagen and elastin production. Calms inflammation and repairs damaged skin. Fights acne-causing bacteria for clearer skin.
Skin feels plump and hydrated, retaining its youthful elasticity. Now that you have summed up the benefits of various active ingredients, you should now be able to decide which one is right for your daily routine.
Of course, there is nothing stopping you from combining them, using them every other day, or using different skincare routines throughout the day.
Which is better, peptides or retinol?
Again, you can make a personal decision based on the skin issue you want to treat. Retinol is certainly one of the most effective ingredients for fighting skin aging. The quick results are always amazing, but the downside that comes with it is increased skin sensitivity.
Peptides, on the other hand, can achieve similar results, but in a gentler way. However, you may find that the time and effects achieved with peptides are not comparable to the effects of retinol. If you want to learn more about using them together
If you want to learn more about peptides and retinol, read our blog post.
I hope this has cleared up some of the questions about peptides and vitamin C. If you have any questions about new formulas or ingredients, always remember to consult your doctor or dermatologist. Don’t forget to contact us
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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.
