There are some beauty products that work wonderfully with each other and bring very positive results to the appearance of the skin. Two of them are retinol and hyaluronic acid, ingredients well known to those who love to care deeply for their skin.
In recent years we have heard more and more often dermatologists and beauty experts refer to and literally bow to these ingredients as “pure” or as ingredients of a product intended for the care of our face, such as a day cream or a serum.
Despite the fact that these words sound familiar and familiar to us, many of us do not know exactly what retinol and hyaluronic acid are, what are their therapeutic properties and for what reasons we need both of these ingredients, which can be used (better) together but also separately.
Should I use retinol but what exactly is it?
We want to know what products we use on our face and it’s not enough for us to just hear that someone once used something and it worked positively for their skin. Hearing such terms does not mean that we become familiar with the product and its action. On the contrary, we need to be informed in advance about whether or not we should start a new treatment cycle with a specialized care product.
In this way, retinol is also known as vitamin A. Studying more extensively what is claimed for retinol, we can say that it is considered a miracle ingredient, which aims to smooth the skin, contributes a lot to the renewal of skin cells, helps to increase collagen production and in general offers the solution to many “imperfections” of the skin. Among the claims that exist around retinol, there are also those who want vitamin A to offer the solution to skin discoloration while at the same time belonging to the most “strong” anti-aging products. Regarding the last therapeutic property, retinol can be used both as a preventive treatment and also after we see the first wrinkles on our skin.
I keep hearing about hyaluronic acid, what exactly does it do for the skin?
If you want a youthful, smooth and radiant look then you should make hyaluronic acid your ally. It’s not just a phrase to pique your interest, instead it’s claims by renowned dermatologists, including Dr. Van Dyke, who explained everything about hyaluronic acid in an interview with theeverygirl.com.
Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, i.e. a polysaccharide. To better understand its action, it is enough to consider that hyaluronic acid is a basic structural material of the skin, which has the property of “binding”. A connective tissue that keeps the moisture of the skin high, something we want and seek to see through the use of various products.
Can I use retinol in combination with hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid, unlike other acids, cannot “injure” the skin, causing it to be chemically exfoliated. Its main property is to keep the moisture of the skin and this is also the reason why it goes well with retinol, since every time we use retinol we necessarily need something that will restore moisture to the skin and leave it smooth and shiny.
So the answer to whether we can use them together is yes. However, due importance must be given to the manner in which these two ingredients are to be used.
Hyaluronic acid can be used both in the morning and in the evening, while retinol must be used once and must be used in the evening, as it does not allow us to apply retinol and be exposed to the sun. During your evening skincare routine, cleanse your skin thoroughly with a soap and remove any remaining makeup. Then apply the appropriate dosage of retinol for your skin and finally “lock” the result by placing a quantity of hyaluronic acid.
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