Learn how to use your actives without irritation.
Two of the most popular ingredients for smooth & healthy skin are Vitamin C and retinol. When it comes to reducing breakouts & dark marks both ingredients have been proven to show great results. Although you've probably seen or heard about the benefits of Vitamin C & Retinol from your Estheticians, TikTok, or Youtube Creators; many of you don't know how to incorporate them into your routine.
What Is Retinol?
Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. Vitamin A has been scientifically proven to renew skin cells, protect collagen by fighting off free radicals, and plump up the skin's deeper layers to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and visible pores. Many people think retinol thins the skin, but it actually thickens the dermis, the deeper skin layer. Not only does it improve lines and wrinkles, but it also improves hyperpigmentation, treats acne, softens rough patches, enhances circulation, and improves overall skin texture and tone.
What Is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects and defends our skin by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals attack important macromolecules leading to cell damage and homeostatic disruption. Vitamin C benefits the skin in many ways, like improving tone and texture, lightening dark spots, promoting collagen production, and brightening dull skin.
Can You Use Retinol and Vitamin C Together?
There's no problem with using both retinol and vitamin C as part of your skincare routine, but there are in fact rules to this combination. We recommend only using Vitamin C & Retinol in a formaulated product. What does that mean? This means the product has been formulated & produced with both ingredients. Although, this is a powerhouse combo when it comes to aging, acne, and post inflammatory dark marks. You will want to be mindful when using the two ingredients to avoid the potential risk of irritation. We recommend testing your products once before using them on a daily basis. We do not recommend layering your Vitamin C & Retinol products together; during the same routine. Unless they are formulated together like the Bijouskin Active Clearing Treatment Serum.
The Benefits of Combining Retinol and Vitamin C
Using products that include retinol and vitamin C may result in clearer, smoother, brighter skin. Vitamin C defends & protects skin cells with advanced results for collagen production. Retinol renews those skin cells to speed up results and stimulate collagen. Both Vitamin C & Retinol are must have's in your skincare routine, especially if you have skin of color. Our clients at Bijouskin Facial Studio usually want to reduce pigmentation and brighten discoloration. Our #1 recommendation is the Bijouskin Active Clearing Treatmet Serum.
Sticking with sophisticated & stable formulations like Bijouskin's Active Clearing Treatment Serum will help rejuvenate your skin in many ways, such as improving your skin texture and tone, reducing fine lines, lightening dark spots and brightening dull skin.
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