Vitamin C And Retinol Order
C hances are you've already heard about the skincare benefits of Vitamin C, Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid. These are some of the most popular names at the moment. A quick glance at the ingredient list of your favorite mask, serum or moisturizer will reveal that you're probably already using at least one of these miracle workers to care for your skin. In today's post I will tackle some of the questions I'm often asked here on the blog and on Instagram. Can all three ingredients be used together in a skincare routine? Is it a good idea to combine these ingredients? If so, what is the optimal order in which these ingredients should be used?
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Can Vitamin C, Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid be used together in a skincare routine?
Each ingredient has its own incontestable skincare benefits. For instance:
- Vitamin C: brightens and helps with dark spots, improving skin tone and appearance
- Retinol: reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin texture and tone
- Hyaluronic Acid: hydrates and plums the skin, improving the overall look of skin
Vitamin C, Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid can be combined and thus, used together in a skincare routine.
My favorite treatment trio at the moment is from Drunk Elephant Skincare. I have previously mentioned both the Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum (a product jam-packed with Vitamin C and other 'good for your skin' nutrients) and the Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum (a sodium hyaluronate blended with ceramides and Vitamin B3) in a prior blog post here. The Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is new in my skincare routine. Before, I was using the Sunday Riley Luna Oil reviewed in a post here. But what attracted me to the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is that it can be mixed in with other products before applying. That means you can completely control the amount used and allow your skin to adjust to it. A detailed review will be coming to the blog very soon. Stay tuned.
Is it a good idea to combine Vitamin C, Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid in a skincare routine?
Yes. These ingredients work well when used individually and even better when paired together.
What is the order in which Vitamin C, Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid can be used together?
Let me just state that I am not a dermatologist. I am a skincare enthusiast, passionate about beauty and avidly reading, researching and learning about ingredients. While the products I use change fairly frequently, I've been using the routine described below for several years now. It really seems to work well for my sensitive skin. I don't always take the time to do Steps #1 thru #5 outlined below. But I cleanse, apply a serum and moisturizer daily without excuse.
Here's how I combine Vitamin C, Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid in my morning and evening skincare routine on most days:
Step #1: Cleanse/Double Cleanse
Cleansing is a necessary step regardless of your routine. I'm always wary of over-cleansing because my skin is sensitive. In the morning, I only use a toner. In the evening, if I wear makeup or SPF during the day, I make sure to double cleanse. More on double cleansing, what it means and how to in a previous post here.
Step #2: Vitamin C (AM) and Retinol (PM)
I like to use a treatment product right after I cleanse and tone my skin. My favorites at the moment are the Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum (reviewed here) in the morning and the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream at night. I allow these products to sink onto the skin for 1-2 minutes before moving on to the next step.
Step #3: Hydrating/Hyaluronic Acid Serum
On most days, and especially when temperatures drop, I like to layer a hydrating serum on top of the Vitamin C or Retinol. The Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel (reviewed here) is one of my favorites, along with the Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier (reviewed here). These serums lock in moisture, hydrating and illuminating the skin.
Step #4: Moisturizer
It's absolutely necessary to moisturize the skin, especially as Retinols can be a bit drying. Use a cream suitable for your skin type and follow with an SPF during the day.
Step #5: Facial Oil
At night, I like to seal everything in with a facial oil. I adore facial oils and use them lots of different ways as described in a previous post here. Some of my favorite facial oils are the Elemis Superfood (reviewed here) and the Drunk Elephant Marula Oil (reviewed here). I like to press the oil into the skin using my fingers and then massage it in with my roller as described here.
Do you use Vitamin C, Retinol and/or Hyaluronic Acid in your skincare routine? Please share in the comments below.
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