Beauty Experts Call The Use Of Hyaluronic Acid Along With Vitamin C Effectively Brightening The Skin

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JAKARTA - Currently, there are many interesting skincare ingredients available on the market, but vitamin C and hyaluronic acid (HA) or hyaluronic acid are the two most effective ingredients. Both can be applied to all skin types, making them a good investment in facial beauty treatments. In addition, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid are suitable couples. Both function to flatten the skin color, make it shine healthy, and hydrate well.

To get effective results, these two ingredients need to be applied under certain conditions. You must apply vitamin C serum to clean and dry skin in order to penetrate the skin cells. While hyaluronic acid on the moist face in order to draw water into the skin.

Given these two preconditions is very contradictory in order to get the best results (wet and dry). You may be wondering how to add the two to the daily skincare routine. Check out the steps to use according to Indian beauty expert Namrata Soni, reported by the Times of India, Thursday, August 31.

Vitamin C is tasked with improving skin quality in two ways. First, stimulating collagen production and second, protecting the skin from damage from sunlight. In addition, vitamin C is the best antioxidant that can inhibit oxidation, thus protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C also lowers signs of premature skin aging. Protects the skin from harmful UV rays, exfoliates the skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, and can also relieve inflammation caused by acne.

Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule, also known as glycosaminoglican, which is naturally produced in the body and found in the skin, ikat tissue, and eyes. This is a humectant (helping hydration). HA also creates a barrier by sealing moisture in the skin, thereby increasing the overall texture of the skin.

With age, the skin begins to lose moisture, and HA maintains the water balance to make it soft and chewy. In addition, it can also help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Yes, you can use both of them simultaneously and feel the benefits. Generally, two opposite chemicals can cause skin reactions. But this does not apply to vitamins C and HA. Both are very effective when combined and often used in beauty products. Vitamin C protects your face from damage and rejuvenates it by stimulating collagen production, while HA makes it soft and chewy.

When you follow any beauty trends, pay attention to the order of product usage so that the results are maximized. So, which one should you apply first?

You have to apply vitamin C first then, use HA. Vitamin C, especially L-ascorbic acid, is known to be unstable, its properties will disappear if exposed to light, air, or water. So you have to apply it to clean and dry skin as soon as you wash your face. Then leave it until it's completely dry, because the use of other products simultaneously can disable vitamin C.

HA begins to decompose in mixtures that have a pH level of less than 4 and more than 11, whereas the pH vitamin C level must be lower than 3.5 in order to be absorbed into the skin properly. The ideal way is to use a liquid textured product first, then have a thick texture.

Therefore, you should apply vitamin C and then switch to HA. However, give a break for a few minutes so that vitamin C can be absorbed by the skin properly.

Because vitamin C is lighter and has lower pH, vitamin C is quickly absorbed by the skin. If you apply HA after vitamin C, it will create a protective wall. In addition, vitamin C can dry the skin, while the use of HA later can help restore skin moisture.

HA is available in various products in the market. Formula made from cream will provide excellent results for dry and normal skin types, while products made from water will provide better results for mixed or oily skin. Although these ingredients can improve the health of your skin, using them properly can maximize its benefits.

The best thing is to do it slowly when you try a new product on your face. Who knows, your skin may be sensitive to active ingredients such as Vitamin C and HA. First of all, use the HA serum and vitamin C separately, twice a week and apply it after the toner and before moisturizing. It's best to follow this rule before going to bed to find out if your skin is sensitive to one of these ingredients.

If everything goes well, you can start combining HA serum and vitamin C. You do this by gradually inserting these products into a series of skincare before you start using them regularly in the morning and at night.

Remember, just use it a little. For a face, for example, a portion of only the size of a peanut is enough. Apply evenly to your face with your fingers.

In conclusion, you can use vitamin C and HA in the skin care routine simultaneously. But remember to use vitamin C first on clean and dry skin. Because HA content is more tolerant, so use it after vitamin C and before moisturizing.