How To Use Vitamin C Serum The Right Way

You know you should use a Vitamin C serum every day in your skincare routine. Do you know the reason? Are you using it correctly? Here’s some refresher.

Vitamin C Serum – How To Use

• You’ll want to use vitamin C in the morning instead of the evening because it helps protect the skin from pollutants, UV light, and free radicals.
• According to a general rule, skin care products are typically applied in order of “thinnest ” to “thickest ” in terms of consistency.

Step 1: Cleanse your face.

Step 2: Use a toner if you are a person who uses toner. I personally use toner only at night.

Step 3: Apply vitamin C serum. Any excess product should be rubbed onto your hands, neck, and décolletage.

Step 5: Apply moisturizer. (Yes, you should apply your moisturizer after applying your vitamin C serum – remember to follow the rule “thinnest first”).

Step 6: Apply the eye cream of your choice. This list of the best anti-aging eyes creams can be a valuable resource.

Step 7: Apply the sunscreen. Let it set/dry.

Step 8: Start your make-up. Check out my daily make-up routine and products.

The best Vitamin C serums are non-sticky, so they can be used as a base for any other products that you apply in the morning. This list of the best Vitamin C serums contains all the “good ones”.

How Often Should You Use It?

You should apply vitamin C serum daily for optimal results. The one that I use is this one.

Vitamin C serum, and serums in general, are worth noting. Properly Exfoliated. Lack of exfoliation may make it harder for products to penetrate.

P50 lotion is one of the most popular exfoliants available. It has a loyal following! Derma planning is also recommended. You will be able to change your life.

However, keep in mind that exfoliating can cause some sensitivity–particularly if you’re using a chemical exfoliant that contains acids like AHA and BHA–so be sure to use your Vitamin C serum and acids at different times of the day.

I apply my vitamin-C serum in the morning and my BHAs and AHAs at night, a few nights a week.

How To Use Vitamin C Serum And Hyaluronic Acid

You guessed it: go from the thinnest to the thickest. It’s important to note that the HA I use is a gel-like serum with a slightly thicker consistency. I apply this serum after applying my vitamin C serum and before applying my moisturizer.

You can layer serums, but you should give them time to settle into your skin before adding the next. Before you begin your make-up routine, be sure to let your serums settle into your skin.

How To Use Vitamin C Serum And Retinol

Both retinol and vitamin C serum can be extremely effective skincare ingredients. However, using both at the same can cause skin irritation.

You should apply retinol separately and at different times during the day. Use vitamin C serum at night and retinol in the morning.

Of course, some people can use the two in conjunction without experiencing sensitivity–although it’s not traditionally advisable.

Wait 30 minutes between applications if you plan to use both together. This will allow the serum to absorb properly. It should always be applied before.

How To Use Vitamin C Serum And Niacinamide

Vitamin C and Niacinamide are both powerful skin-boosting ingredients. They pair well together. Niacinamide, a water-soluble active vitamin B3, can boost your complexion by increasing collagen production and hydrating it. It can also fight hyperpigmentation, calm inflammation, and soothe it.

Together, they can be a powerful tool to combat signs of aging on the skin and discomfort. Many products include both niacinamide and vitamin C. This makes them easy to add into your skincare regimen. Most dermatologists advise keeping the two ingredients apart. Use the duo by layering one ingredient on top of another from thinnest thickness to thickest.

How To Use Vitamin C Sunscreen And Serum

Sunscreen is a must in your skincare regimen. If you want a healthy, clear complexion, sunscreen is a must. As the final step, apply your favourite sunscreen before applying your make-up.

Vitamin C Serum Benefits

You may be wondering… What does vitamin C do for the skin? The benefits are listed below.

• Vitamin C, according to dermatologists, is one of nature’s most powerful anti-aging ingredients.
• Short-Term Benefits: You’ll see an immediate increase in radiance after using vitamin C products (such as a serum).
• Long-term Benefits: Consistent use over time helps build up collagen and increases firmness.
• Dermatologists say that after just 4-6 weeks, you should see a change in skin tone as well as an improvement in hyperpigmentation.
• Dr. Mona Gohara, a dermatologist, explained to me that Vitamin C absorbs free radicals, which can cause skin cancer and aging. Imagine Pac-Man eating the little pellets.
• Vitamin C-containing products also help to protect the skin from pollution.

Vitamin C Shelf Life

Vitamin C, like most skin care products and beauty products, expires after a period of time. Most vitamin c serums are good for between a year and 18 months without opening them.

If you have already opened your serum, it’s best to use it for a period of three to six months, depending on the product.

It’s important to keep your skincare products up-to-date. Using expired products can make them less effective and even pointless.