Vitamin C is now well established in our daily care routine. After all, we love her for her many benefits. From its increased brightness, antioxidant protection and ability to encourage collagen production, while protecting from sunlight, it is a truly miraculous ingredient.
Although vitamin C offers obvious results on its own, there are some combinations of care ingredients that can maximize its action. See below the 5 best combinations of vitamin C for each skincare goal.
For absolute hydration: vitamin C + hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is famous for its amazing ability to trap moisture, giving the skin this full, radiant and healthy look that we all desire. Also, if you have sensitive skin, hyaluronic acid can offer a calming effect if used in combination with an active substance such as vitamin C. Although vitamin C is tolerated by most skin types, if you experience some inflammation, your skin is drier.
Thus, combining the two ingredients you get all the benefits of vitamin C and the soothing, rejuvenating effect of hyaluronic acid.
For brightness: vitamin C + niacinamide
Although both components provide brightness, they work in different ways. In particular, vitamin C inhibits the melanin-producing enzyme tyrosinase, while niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes from melanin. Essentially, however, both minimize the pigmentation, increasing the brightness of the skin.
For protection against free radicals: Vitamin C + Vitamin E.
Both vitamin C and vitamin E provide natural protection against sun damage. They are two antioxidant ingredients that protect against free radicals. Vitamin E is also a moisturizing ingredient that attracts and retains water to the skin. Together, they work great for treating a variety of skin concerns. This is why they are ideal whether your skin needs moisture, healing or protection.
For smoothing wrinkles and fine lines: vitamin C + retinol
Retinol is a form of vitamin A that helps with fine lines, wrinkles, dryness and pigmentation. As it encourages cell turnover, it helps your care products penetrate deeper into the skin. Due to the activity of retinol, some experts recommend not using it together with vitamin C. Thus, they recommend the use of vitamin C in the morning and retinol in the evening, to reduce the possibility of irritation.
However, if you choose a product with a stable and oil-soluble derivative of vitamin C, such as ascorbic THD, it can work harmoniously with retinol without causing irritation.
In fact, when you combine vitamin C and retinol, retinol pushes the “new skin” to the surface, while vitamin C creates an antioxidant shield on top of it to prevent premature aging. Thus, the result is more radiant and youthful skin.
For extra sun protection: vitamin C + sunscreen
When combined, vitamin C increases the skin’s protection from ultraviolet radiation. At the same time, sunscreen prevents the oxidation of vitamin C, increasing its effectiveness. That’s why it is good to combine vitamin C with a sunscreen with a protection index of at least 30. Consult your beautician in case it is better to use products with vitamin C in your evening routine.
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