How to use Vitamin A and Vitamin C together
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- How to use Retinol and Vitamin C together is a common question I get asked everyday.
In this video we will address how to use vitamin a and vitamin c in your skincare routine.
Undoubtedly Vit A/ aka Retinoids and vitamin C are two of the most well-studied important, powerfully effective, and efficient ingredients for your skin. Both are known to fight wrinkles, build collagen and fade dark spots and pigmentation.
However, fitting them into your skincare routine can be super tricky. And I often get asked Can you actually use them together? Should you layer one on top of the other if so Which one goes on first? Can you mix them together? Do you need to wait in between them? And the answer is far from straight forward my friends it is not as simple as layering one ingredient over the other SO in this video, I am going to tell you The 5 best ways to use retinol and vitamin C in your skincare routine as well as My top retinol and vitamin C product picks.
Options #1:
Using a product that is already formulated with both ingredients. Why would you want to do this well. It's easiest. There’s no guesswork and Vitamin c actually helps retinol work better by stabilizing it, extending its effectiveness
Option#2: Vitamin C in the Morning, Retinol at Night
Your easiest course of action is to separate vitamin C and retinol from each other and apply them at different times of the day. This decreases your risk of irritation takes out the guess work of how to layer things and allows you to incorporate and there get the benefit of each ingredient every single day. Additionally, Vit C has been proven to boost the effectiveness of your sunscreen so applying it right before your sunscreen gives an added boost to your protection.
Option #3
DNA damage continues for hours after exposure to UV light and suggests it could be prevented with a nightly antioxidant, like vitamin C. Vitamin C and Retinol on Alternate Nights. By using retinol and vitamin C on alternate nights, you'll get the benefits of both, without having to worry about interactions or irritation
Option #4
Vitamin C and Retinol at Night, 30 Minutes Apart
If you have resistant skin, never react to anything and insist on using retinol and L-ascorbic acid at the same time, separate them by 30 minutes. Apply your vitamin C first, since it has the lower pH of the two. Then, wait half an hour before you apply your retinol the waiting period allows your skin's pH to return to normal and decreases the risk of irritancy.
Option #5
Using a Retinol Mask and Vitamin C Derivative at Night or Vice versa.
Now that you’ve got it down and picked the perfect option for you to combine retinoid and vitamin C, here are my top product recommendations:
Combination Products:
Skinbetter- Overnight Serum
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Naturium: Super Serum Plus
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UrbanSkin RX overnight oil
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Active Acne:
La Roche Posay Adapalene
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Separate product Recs:
Skinbetter Alto Defense
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Avene- RetinAl
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Olay retinonal24 Max
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Inkey List Vitamin C ECG
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RoC encapsulated Vit A
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Mask:
PCA- Brighten Up
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Allies of Skin- retinal overnight mask
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General Tips: Start low and go slow! Start using the product 1-2 times weekly then gradually increase.
Put a protective barrier on the corners of your eyes, nose, and mouth to avoid irritation.
Look for encapsulated technology because it has enhanced stability and skin penetration
Hope this helps! For more skin tips follow me on IG/Tiktok @dralexisstephens
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The 5 techniques to use the retinol/vitaminA & vitamin C together starts at 6:02
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1. Product with Vitamin A&C together
2. Vitamin C- morning, Vitamin A- night
3. Alternate nights
4. Same night, 30 mins apart (Vitamin C- serum, Vitamin A- moisturizer)
5. Mask (Vitamin C mask with Vitamin A moisturizer/ Vitamin A mask with Vitamin C oil)
No.4 is very useful information
For #4 I’ve heard so many opinions about this all over, some say 1 or few minutes and some say don’t even layer them because they counteract each other slightly or something along those lines, seems the most common is #2 is what most recommend from my research
You look like a barbie doll mashallah x
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Gorgeous girl!
who else gasps when they see dr alexis pretty face pop up on their feed? 😍❤️
The power of black dont crack.
I think pretty much everyone following her channel but in my opinion everyone should!!
My goodness your skin darling!
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She looks like she's 18 years old. So adorable.
My mom came to see you last week, you really helped her so much(and I know she told you that you’ve helped me as well!). We thank you soooo much!
You are the greatness on UA-cam, we don't deserve you. Very insightful.
i love how you go straight to the point
Listen, I just found your channel and you are such a blessing. I’ve always had pretty clear skin, but now as a woman in my 30’s, I’m looking to be more intentional with my skin care routine. You have a video for every question I have.
I can’t wait to make my way through your video library. Thank you for everything you do. ❤️
OMG, Dr Alexis' skin is so beautiful.
This is the first video on this topic that I’ve heard say “avoid the corners of your eyes, nose, and mouth”. Such a great tip for me getting started, since I have such sensitive skin and used to get irritation in these spots from even the gentle Differin cream I would use for acne. Also…I am definitely going to sit up and listen to skin advice from someone with such incredibly beautiful skin herself! Gorgeous and highly intelligent. I will be subscribing.
I've been doing Option#2 since my mid 30s, very effective & I'm happy that you "expanded" my options.
Dr.Stephens...i really appreciate you writing notes in the description!Super helpful!💞
I have seen this video 3 times already and every time I learn more. You are truly the best I am getting you favorites since my skin is exactly like yours. Thank you, you have no idea how much your videos have helped in order to get the right product and stop wasting money on the ones that are not for me. 👏👏👏🙏🙏
I appreciate how thorough she is. I feel some Drs on UA-cam are vague.
WOW! Seasoned esthetician w/a biochem degree and that was hands-down, the best explanation of free radicals and their synthesis and job in the body, and how retinoids and vitamin C works on the skin! Charts are SO comprehensive, great!! as I was typing this and listening in the background, I realized you recommended the product line that I just started with in our medical spa “Skin Better”…. So super happy to get that reinforcement about this line! TY
Thank you so much for all your content😘 You and shereen are where I go to get my skin advice! You have both transformed my skin! Thank you xxx💕
Happy belated international women’s day QUEEN thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and making these videos❤️
I am a 32 year old male just now getting into anti agin skin care. I played basketball outdoors in the sun for hours all of my teenage and young adult life. Due to this I suffered some skin damage(large pores and some fine lines). Vitamin A and C will be helpful to my skin care routine. Your video was very informative and educational. Thanks!
Thank you for breaking things down. I know exactly what protocol to follow for my skin. You're amazing Dr. A.
This is really useful. I use vitamin c in the morning and retinol in the evening, as being some who is olive skinned and prone to hyperpigmentation, I fear any irritation
I just like the fact I found an informative, well detailed, and thorough doctor who looks like me and is beautiful. So, ofcourse I gave the video a thumbs up 👍🏽
😳, YOUR SKIN LOOKS GORGEOUS, DEWY AND FLAWLESS. Amazing video as well.
I’ve been trying to learn and incorporate these products into my routine for the past couple years but was always left confused about them and never went through with it because I wasn’t educated on it fully. And wow, you explained everything so well! I have never subscribed to anyone faster 😍
Wow, thank you so much for this informative video. As I enter into my late 20’s I started noticing small signs of aging. I decided to hop on it and start taking better care of my skin and invest into some quality products. It’s nice to know that some of the products I am now using you mentioned! I also incorporated using a vitamin c serum In the morning before my moisturizer and a retinol at night before moisturizing. After doing research on how to safely use retinols I started off only using it twice a week (Monday and Friday’s and only at night as retinol makes your skin more sensitive to the sun) I am noticing a HUGE difference! I also, have really loved using Laroche Posays gentle cleanser and double repair moisturizer but I def will be trying there prescription gel after you mentioning it! Plus, I already had been eyeing it lol. Love your videos! As a woman of color, its a breathe of fresh air to see a woman that looks like us in the dermatology field. Keep up the great work!❤️
I essentially bought everything you suggested in your fall skincare recommendations and I love it esp that Tula milk cleanser
I recently introduced retinol to my routine, the first one I tried from versed broke me out within 2 days and I was like I am done with this. I went back to your recommendations and got the cerave one and my skin looks really bright and smooth. I have dry skin. I pair it with honest moisturizer. I tried one from elf and it didn't work. Glad i didn't give up on retinol. Thank you!
" And my friends, if it cant get it into your skin - what is the point?!" Right?!! I think about that every time I'm buying any skincare product. Thank you Dr Alexis!
Huge fan myself of waiting 30 min btwn my vitamin c and retinoid applications. Thank you so much for such valuable content like this, Dr. Alexis 🥰🥰
Thanks for leaving the product names up longer. Very informative as always!
Does she take the product names down? Because I don’t see them. I just started following her 3 days ago. I was looking for the recommendations
I am a new subscriber...new follower...now an avid watcher!!! I recently had an irritation on my face from using Tatcha products several weeks ago. Although I've had highly sensitized skin all my life, I was always very ignorant to things I should/shouldn't be using on my skin/ face because I never took the time to fully educate myself. Since delving in and getting a better understanding, I've realized just because the product is "high end" or expensive does not mean you won't have allergic reactions to the ingredients it contains. Since finding your channel, I've learned so much and I'm so excited that I'm now able to use certain cleansers, moisturizers, retinols and sun screens because I now know which ones are better suited for me and my skin. I'm in my 40's and I wish I had found you sooner so that I would have been able to start my preventative regimen versus trying to play catch-up. Either way, I couldn't be more ecstatic about the journey ahead. I even made an appointment for my daughter to see you. I won't make the same mistake with her. See You Soon :)
IM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!
I have recently started using my retinoid and vitamin C together at night and love the results, yes, I do wait at least 30 minutes before applying vitamin c
Thank you so much for this informative video! Just yesterday I bought The Ordinary retinol 1% and L-ascorbic acid, but I’m brand new to skincare so I was thinking just using both at the same time using your method #2. Now I’m planning to do what you said! Use the retinol first for a month or so and then incorporate the vit C 😁
You break everything down so well. Thank you!
her voice is soo relaxing and beautiful
As a biochemist by training, I love your detailed approach. Thank you
Dr. Alexis, I bought the Biossance Omega Repair Cream after watching your videos about that product and Vitamin F. Thank you for teaching us how to care for our skin!
I haven't used retinol before, even though am in my 30s, but I just started using vit c serum ,contains 10% vitamin c,
My skin care is very simple,
Cleansing,
Toner
Vitamin c
Mosturiser from diadermine with LSF50+, and am good to go! I do sometimes get breakout from something but I use tea tree oil and it helps!
My first time in this channel & I already learned a lot. I have read that the best Vit C is in a powder form (The Ordinary) and to apply it, it must be mixed w/ your favorite moisturizer so by doing this you will always get a fresh mixture of Vit C. I agree with the logic but I'd like to get your take on it. Thank you in advance🙂
Thank you for showing some great options of Vitamin C products.
Your the best doc, I’m been watching your videos like crazy. And man, I’m learning so much I didn’t know.
I just found your channel and so far I love it. Thank you so much for your educational side of this. It is truly appreciated.
I use a japanese brand called Hada Labo and they make a Vit C line called Melano CC. i use the serum its like 14 buck for a small tube but i think it does work in brightening (not lightening dark spots. azaleic for that)
This was very informative! Thank you. This is the first video I have seen of yours, really enjoyed it.
I'm following option no.3 and my skin looks great.
Your skin is flawless and you look like an egyptian queen!
you are such a gem in youtube skincare!
Thank you Dr. Alex, for such great information.
Love these videos wish I knew about this when I was younger. I am starting a whole new skin regime and I am in my later 60s
God Bless
I love how well you explain everything. So many estheticians claim you can't mix A and C and refuse to acknowledge that science has made it possible for this advancement.
BECAUSE YOU CANT! YOU CAN ONLY CAN USE IT IF ITS MADE TOGETHER, NOT PLAYING CHEMIST IN YOUR BATHROOM
How about this is so needed on YT. I need another educated woman with brown skin to tell me what to do for my brown skin, especially my aging brown skin. I’ve been looking for you, sis. 🙋🏾♀️ New subbie here.
Truly appreciate this as I am debating this very same topic currently
Fabulous video full of great information! I find these two ingredients the most confusing at times but try to include them both in my skincare routine. Thanks so much for breaking things down in such a fulsome yet straightforward way and providing great options!
Just enrolled in the SkinBetter Science under Parkland. Super excited about it! Thanks for educating us all!
Such helpful advice, thank you, Dr. Alexis!
So much great information! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this amazing video and the list in the descriptions ❤
I'm so happy to have found you. You are so easy to listen to and you hit the topics I'm so interested in. Brains and beauty.
You literally cleared this regime v well
This was SO HELPFUL!! Thank you for sharing💞
Another great video, thank you Doctor
Thanks for the information Dr. Alexis ❤
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for this ! Recovering from mixing vitamin C brand name Exuviance and Vit A. My skin became irritated, sensitve, dry, cracks corners of lips and nose. Back to basic. Thought it was an allergic reaction to the vitamin C. Now I know it was a chemical reaction. Again Thank you!
Me too
Hi Dr Alexis. I went to Ulta today to get some vitamin C, I saw your name on the Laroche Posey kit! I told the staff you were my derm. I mean my UA-cam dermatologist. I was so happy to see your name on the set, I bought it🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
You are so articulate and eloquent Dr. Stephens, and I’ve been learning so much from your videos! You seem very approachable and if I were a patient I would feel so open to ask you any questions I had. Please keep up UA-cam, you and your knowledge are much needed here!
I know you mean your comment as a compliment but it is insaulting to tell a black woman she is so articulate and eloquent as if those are characteristics that is not often found in the African American people.
@@tatianabryant3212 hello there,
That definitely was not my intention. Personally, all I meant was she is very easy to follow and learn skincare from and I've made next to similar comments on posts of women with other skin tones (Dr. Dray is another fave derm on YT for me and many). I'm a female of colour as well and I like to see more women of colour on UA-cam, but that was not actually even something I tried to have be considered in my comment. I'm not telling her I am surprised she is eloquent for an African american. I am telling her she is eloquent because she is*, especially for a skincare persona on youtube. I Find it appropriate to tell a doctor, that they make things very easy to understand. The skin colour should not be in question of anyone's intelligence.
People who post informative videos are not always eloquent and articulate. By any means. And I really appreciate when people are like this. Hence why I have looked at ome skin care video after another trying to find clear answers for things I searched. I trust a doctor to tell me something in a simple informative way more than an enthusiast with no professional background.
Therefore, I'm not quite sure how me saying a doctor was eloquent made you think I was trying to imply women of colour are not eloquent, but I appreciate that you were only coming from a place of trying to be informative and I will try to reword my comments to appear different with zero confusion in the future.
@@viviany8124 I understand. Maybe this helps…. Follow me on this one….hopefully ur a parent but if not I think you will still get it. Have you ever told a parent that their child is so well behaved. That mere statement has several undertones, one being that most children cant behave and the other eludes to the fact that that isolated this child from the rest thus making this child an exception to the rule or narrative. The same undertones is found when other races tell a black person that they are “articulate” or “eloquent” ..:.it’s a back handed compliment because In one tone there’s the perception that blacks aren’t educated or articulate and are “ghetto” and you stating that comment merely means that you have found a black person that is soo eloquent and articulate as if it’s uncommon. Now if she said the same things with an accent or slang you wouldn’t be saying articulate or eloquent as you are using European standards to define what articulate or eloquent means. Also, it’s an ironic compliment, she’s a doctor, she didn’t do all that studying to sound uneducated. Maybe next focus on the value and importance of her educating us on skin care and not her identity. You did a great job explaining it to me, go that route next time.
@@tatianabryant3212 your example puts it in perspective for me actually! I was at first quite taken aback and confused how my comment could be perceived that way and your example, especially also saying the European standard of wording I used, put it into perspective for me. I didn't even think of that. I will definitely change my wording in the future in this case. Thank you
@@viviany8124 no worries. My favorite quote is seek for understanding before being understood. I appreciate you doing just that and us being able to have a respectful conversation around it. Imagine how far the world would be if we all did that. Thanks for your openess and understanding. God bless!
Thank you so much for the info.,be blessed.
Thank you for another informative video!!
This was so super helpful and thank you 🙏 for the bomb recommendations!! Your skin is #goals glowy
I recently purchased The Glow Maker vitamin C serum by Maelove. I plan to use it during the day since I use my retinol at night. Hoping for good results with consistent use 🤞🏾
Hi Dr. Alexis, thanks for another great and informative video. I feel better prepared to use vitamin c and retinol.
When I grow up I want to be as professional, knowledgeable and successful as you 🥰 ok I'm already grown but it's never to late ⏳
Thank you for the clue about protecting corner of eyes and nose. Good catch!
That you for your recommendations people spend money on what they want...These price points are sufficient that you...I just bought some sunscreen you had recommended that you again your skin is amazing...
Thank you...and your skin is beautiful!!!!
I use vitamin c in the mornings and retinol at night. Great info
I learned from this video that We can actually use Moisturizing cream wt Retinol in it on our hands Thank much Dr 💅🍁💅
you are such a gem, this was super helpful and informative without being confusing !! Stay blessed
I use SkinBetter at night. I love it.
This was so informative thank you so much
Thank you for the information! I’ve been trying to figure out how to add vitamin c back into my routine. I was prescribed clindamycin solution and tretinoin 0.05% for acne. I use the tretinoin every other night and the clindamycin am and pm on the nights I don’t use tretinoin. So I think I’ll start using vitamin c every other morning when I don’t use the tretinoin at night to avoid as much irritation as possible.
I have the Skinbetter AlphaRet Overnight cream! I had NO IDEA it had vitamin A & vitamin C combined. Makes sense now as I’ve had irritation when using it. I shouldn’t have been mixing certain PM products with it! 😳🤦🏽♀️ The more you learn!! Thank you!
Yes it does! If combined with others. Glad to help☺️
You were thorough👏🏿
Love this channel ✊🏽
Thank you for your amazing videos! 💕 If you ever get the opportunity, I would personally love to see a video on body skin care 😊
Thank you Dr Alexis
Thank you for this!
Your videos are so informative and helpful, thank you so much ! Hope you get many more followers 🙏
very well explained .Thank you so much
This was so helpful!!
Excellent presentation of options to use Vit C and A.
The way you explain things is very easy to understand. I am learning a lot from you. Subscribed today.
Good info.. I have followed the second tips. C in the morning and A at night 👍🏼
I'm simple. She has clear glowing skin. I'm paying attention.
Thank you for putting out such informative content. Can you please make a video on skin texture and the best ways/products that can improve skin texture. Thank you!
great advise! now i have more confidence to use vitamin A and C in the same routine. just give some time between for each other to absorb
This was so good!
Thanks Dr. Alexis👑
Your voice is so soothing 💕 I often use Vit C alone. Now i know better.
Thank you!
Doctor Alexis, I think a lot of people may think the products you recommend are expensive or on the pricey side but if you could quantify how much of a product/ballpark amount to use or how long it lasts when purchased maybe we’d be more inclined to think the product more within reach. I use to cringe at paying $55 for face sunscreen but now that I’m using it and see that it lasts a bit I’m more willing to purchase and use it regularly thanks to you and Danielle, the Style & Beauty Doc.
So true!
@@Bunnyb23 I’ve been using Deciem products and doctor Hani’s routine for hyperpigmentation to supplement my skincare. I’d say I spend $USD 170 every 8-12 weeks on cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, alpha arbutin, mandelic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c, SPF, and azelaic acid.
Or rearrange the perception. Consider it as a investment to self. Half of the time we unconsciously throw this kind of money away on stuff we don’t need anyhow.
I agree with investing in the skin by using high quality products but I disagree that sunscreen should “last a bit.” Whether inexpensive or expensive, sunscreen should be applied liberally and frequently. It shouldn’t last long to be honest. Serums and prescriptions are another story.
@@cv7958 when I say long lasting I don’t mean application to the face I mean the amount of product you get vs the money you spend vs how long it takes you to go through a product of that size.