My skin is feeling ____, what skincare product should I use?
Are you trying to prevent wrinkles or reduce the appearance of the wrinkles? Would you like your skin to look less dull, possibly add some glow? Or are you looking to even out your skin tone and texture? Many of us are trying to better the appearance of our skin, fighting one of the issues above or all three. The main question is how!? Well, I believe it is through using the correct skincare products with the right vitamins. Vitamins A, B, C, and E all target different skincare issues and they are a vital part in preventing aging. But which one does what? And when should you use them? Can I use all four vitamins at the same time? Well I’m breaking down each skincare vitamin below in simple English.
Comment below and tell me which skincare concern you most relate to.
VITAMIN A - Anti -Aging
Are your main skincare concerns the wrinkles you currently have or want to prevent? If so, adding vitamin A will help! Retinol is one of the best ingredients to help prevent fine lines as well as help reduce the ones you may already have. Vitamin A not only helps fight signs of aging but can help control acne and reduce acne scarring over time.
Use retinol and night 2-5 times a week depending on your age. If you’re new to retinol, start slow and work your way up to more days. Apply to dry skin (not damp skin). Make sure to always follow up with SPF the following day. I prefer to use retinol at night after cleansing and follow up with a moisturizer. Do not use retinol if you are pregnant or doing laser hair removal to the area where you are applying retinol. Shop some of my favorite retinol below.
Vitamin pairs well with vitamin B
VITAMIN B- SKIN BARRIER PROTECTOR
Is your skin feeling dry or looking blotchy? If so, consider adding vitamin B into your skincare routine. Vitamin B is one of the best ingredients for sensitive skin and pairs well with a lot of other skincare ingredients. Vitamin B builds moisture for dehydrated skin. It helps even out skin tones/ pigmentation. A prime example of vitamin B is Niacinamide. Niacinamide pairs really well with retinol (vitamin A). Retinol can cause irritation for many people, and adding niacinamide to the routine, can alleviate some irritation.
VITAMIN C- Enhances Clarity & Glow
Is your skin looking dull or uneven? Vitamin C is a miracle worker and is one of my all-time favorite skincare ingredients. If you feel that your skin looks dull, uneven, or sun-damaged with dark spots- vitamin C will be your go-to! I recommend using vitamin C 3-6 times a week in the morning and following up with sunscreen. Over time, you will see a huge improvement and gain a glowing complexion. Vitamin c also pairs well with vitamin E and can be found combined together in some serums. Some of my favorite vitamin C serums are below.
Check out my post on vitamin C HERE
VITAMIN E- Emergency Repair
Okay so maybe you overused a skin ingredient too much and now your skin feels aggravated, reddened, dry, or is flaking. If that is the case, vitamin E will be your go-to! I also recommend using vitamin E if your skin is mature or has scars. A couple of examples of vitamin E are facial oils (like jojoba seed, rosehip oil) or moisturizers. While vitamin E may not be the most drastic skin improving ingredient, it works really well when combined with other ingredients like vitamin C. Making sure your skin is moisturized correctly over time will help tremendously- most of us don’t hydrate our skin enough.
In my personal opinion, a combination of using all four vitamins is crucial for youthful and healthy skin. I recommend alternating between the vitamins through your morning and evening routines and alternating different days throughout the week. Also keep in mine to give your skin and these ingredients time to actually work. It can take 6 to 12 weeks to see changes so keep at it!
Thank you for reading!!
XOXO,
Krity
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