Both are versatile skin care ingredients favored by beauticians and trusted by dermatologists, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid also meet the criteria of being safe, benign for the skin and easy to use at the same time. . If you are wondering how the combination of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid will help optimize skin care effects, how to combine, please follow the following article. Paula’s Choice will help you answer.
1. Review the use of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid
Before explaining how to combine Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid , we will provide the necessary information for you to better understand these two ingredients.
1.1. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is not only an antioxidant that helps strengthen the body’s resistance but also a natural active ingredient in the skin. Working with the mechanism of stimulating collagen proliferation, inhibiting the formation of pigment cells, Vitamin C helps:
- Improve dark skin areas
- Fades spots and freckles
- Remove wrinkles, make skin become smooth
- Strengthens the skin’s protective barrier against harmful environmental influences
Vitamin C is included in the formulas of many skin care product lines such as essences, creams, etc. with different concentrations depending on the purpose of each product.
1.2. Hyaluronic Acid
Just like Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid exists naturally in the skin to help maintain essential moisture, however due to age and environmental factors the amount of Hyaluronic Acid can gradually decrease. This is an excellent hydrating ingredient capable of holding up to 1000+ water molecules. Therefore, adding Hyaluronic Acid to the skin helps:
- Provides abundant moisture for smooth, supple skin
- Promotes hydration, limiting dehydration, flaking caused by weather or the use of strong skin care ingredients
- Supports wrinkle filling
- Improve dull skin condition
Combining Vitamin C with Hyaluronic Acid is possible, moreover it is a scientific skin care method to help overcome problems such as less smooth skin surface, uneven skin tone, brown spots, melasma, freckles. . In particular, Vitamin C used with Hyaluronic Acid is suitable for all skin types. Hyaluronic Acid also helps soothe the skin when using high concentrations of Vitamin C.
2. Instructions on how to combine Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid
The following are the methods of combining Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid by experts:
2.1. Combines Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C in One Product
In fact, there are many products that have a formula that includes both of these ingredients. Paula’s Choice would like to suggest you some of the following candidates:
2.1.1. Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner
A balancing water product for dry to very dry skin, dehydrated skin with rich nutrients to help moisturize immediately, limiting peeling, sensitivity. Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner will also enhance deep cleansing for the skin to maximize absorption of nutrients in the following steps.
2.1.2. Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner
As a milky balancing product for dry skin, Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated after application without feeling greasy or sticky. At the same time, with Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Evening Primrose Oil and fatty acids, Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner will support healthy skin from the inside, smooth on the outside.
2.1.3. Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
Formulated with a combination of Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C and rich in nutrients/antioxidants from nature, the product has the ability to gently moisturize, while strengthening the natural skin barrier. Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum is also added Niacinamide to improve the condition of large pores and excess oil, limiting clogging of pores.
2.1.4. C5 Super Boost Eye Cream
As a leading effective eye cream to reduce dark circles and wrinkles at Paula’s Choice, C5 Super Boost Eye Cream possesses an outstanding ingredient list with 5% Vitamin C, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid. Using this eye cream daily will be ideal to directly affect the skin around the eyes, improve existing imperfections, especially dark circles, wrinkles around the eyes, strengthen the skin texture to maintain Maintain a youthful, radiant appearance.
3.1. Combination of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid serum
Through thorough research based on scientific basis as well as clinical testing, serum containing Vitamin C and serum containing Hyaluronic Acid from Paula’s Choice ensure the criteria of no fragrance, no colorants, no ingredients. cause irritation, especially easily combined together in the same skin care routine.
3.1.1. Recommend serums containing Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid
The important factor that makes the combination of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid scientific and effective is choosing a safe and smart product formula. Paula’s Choice Essence, according to user and expert reviews, can proudly meet this criterion:
C15 Super Booster
Not only possessing a fast-absorbing, non-greasy liquid texture, C15 Super Booster also has a great ingredient list that helps:
- Improve dull, uneven skin surface
- Increase collagen production, smooth wrinkles
- Limit the appearance of signs of age
- Strengthens the skin’s natural protective barrier
C25 Super Booster:
The 25% concentration of Vitamin C is currently the highest concentration on the market today. However, with a specialized formula, rich in soothing and stabilizing ingredients, C25 Super Booster is still the first choice of beauty believers with the purpose of:
- Overcome stubborn skin imperfections such as melasma, freckles
- Make skin smooth
- Removes deep wrinkles and fine lines
- Powerful Anti-Oxidant
Hyaluronic Acid Booster:
Dubbed the “star” ingredient for outstanding moisturizing, Hyaluronic Acid in the formula of hyaluronic acid Booster delivers more than that. The superior, nutrient-rich formula with Hyaluronic Acid, Pro-Vitamin B5, Ceramides and natural extracts helps:
- Instantly soothes dry, irritated skin
- Enhances skin recovery and regeneration
- Abundantly moisturizes, maintains the necessary moisture for the skin to be young and healthy
3.1.2. Instructions for combining Hyaluronic Acid with Vitamin C
To get the best skin care effect, limiting any skin sensitivities, here are the methods Paula’s Choice suggests for you:
Use in the same process:
Many questions are sent to Paula’s Choice about using Hyaluronic Acid first or Vitamin C first. In fact, Vitamin C has a lower pH, so for formulas containing Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid serums, use the Vitamin C serum first, the Hyaluronic Acid serum later.
Alternate use:
Combining Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid by alternating use in the morning and evening skin care routine is also ideal for the skin.
You can absolutely use Vitamin C serum in the morning and serum containing Hyaluronic Acid at night. Scientific research has shown that Vitamin C does not make the skin more sensitive to the sun, on the contrary, it maximizes the ability to protect the skin. What you need to pay attention to is to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
If you have sensitive skin, test the Vitamin C serum on a small area of skin before deciding to use. Then select the Vitamin C serum concentration from low to high, starting at 15%, then 25%. Frequency of use is from 3 times / week or more.
Besides, for the booster containing Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid Paula’s Choice, you can completely mix it with other serums like Niacinamide, Peptide, Retinol to get your own perfect skin.
3.1.3. Combines Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid in Many Products
As mentioned, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid are two benign ingredients that can be present in any skin care product. Therefore, if you intend to use both ingredients at the same time, follow the correct order of steps in the basic skin care routine recommended by the expert:
4. Note when skin care combines Vitamin C with Hyaluronic Acid
Your skin is the most unique and special, so listen to your skin to choose products and implement scientific and effective skin care. Besides combining Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid , the following are essential notes:
- Limit exposure of products containing Vitamin C to sunlight and air for too long because this is an antioxidant ingredient that is easily changed.
- Optimum cleansing, cell regeneration support with chemical exfoliator containing BHA/AHA
- Apply sunscreen every day even when you don’t go out because UV rays can still pass through glass windows or in blue light sources from phones, TVs, computers, etc.
- Based on the skin’s reaction to adjust the concentration / frequency of using Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid accordingly
Above is the necessary information on the method of combining Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid for even, smooth and radiant skin. If you have any questions during skin care, contact Paula’s Choice Vietnam at hotline 1900 6409 or 0973 78 2001 for immediate advice.
