How to use Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
In a world filled with so many amazing ingredients that work wonders on our skin, it can be helpful to know a bit about them and how to use them.
So, here we go!
What do Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C do?
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant used in a lot of skincare. What is a humectant? It’s a substance that can attract water from the surroundings and help retain moisture.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, it protects your skin from anything that may stress it out, such as free radicals.
Hyaluronic Acid benefits
Hydrating and plumping
Improves the skin barrier function
Moisturizes the skin
Increases skin elasticity
Vitamin C benefits
Strong antioxidant properties protect you against environmental aggressors and free radicals
Brightens and reduces the visibility of pigmentation
Anti-aging - increases the production of elastin and collagen
Helps prevent signs of aging and repairs skin damage
Can you mix Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid ?
Yes you can. Using them together can create amazing benefits for the skin. Both ingredients used separately are great and even better together.
Alexa Tip 💡
Hyaluronic acid needs water to work - use on damp skin for better absorption.
How to use Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
Apply Vitamin C in the morning, it will help brighten your skin for the day ahead.
Apply Hyaluronic Acid as often as you like, it can be used morning and night.
Hyaluronic acid and vitamin c order
Vitamin C - apply one pump to your face in the morning, after cleansing and toning but before moisturizer and SPF.
Hyaluronic Acid - apply a couple of drops of serum to your damp face and rub in before applying your moisturizer.
Vitamin C is best applied to dry skin, it can lose its potency when exposed to water. Apply this first and then layer with hyaluronic acid, it will help add moisture back into the skin.
In summary
Together or separately, include these ingredients in your routine, they are staples. From providing plump and hydrated skin to brightening the skin and reducing the visibility of pigmentation - what’s not to love.
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