How to combine retinol, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.
In the world of skincare, retinol, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C are the brightest stars. Alone, each of them has incredible properties to improve the health and appearance of your skin. But what happens when we combine them? Can we maximize their benefits or is it better to use them separately? In this article, we’ll guide you through the benefits of each ingredient and how to integrate them into your facial skincare routine for optimal results.
What are the skincare benefits of vitamin C, retinol and hyaluronic acid?
The skin is constantly faced with external aggressors with potential consequences for its health and appearance. In this context, ingredients such as retinol, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C stand out with their powerful skincare benefits.
Benefits of vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from free radicals, the damaging agents that cause premature aging. In addition to its protective action, vitamin C also boosts the production of collagen, the protein that keeps skin firm and elastic.
Benefits of hyaluronic acid
If you’re looking for deep and long-lasting hydration, hyaluronic acid is your greatest ally. This molecule has the ability to retain up to 1000 times its weight in water which makes it a magnet for moisture, plumping the skin, smoothing wrinkles and improving its elasticity.
Benefits of retinol
A derivative of vitamin A, retinol is a star ingredient to fight the signs of aging. This ingredient is responsible for stimulating cell renewal, reducing wrinkles, fading blemishes and improving skin texture. It’s essential to keep in mind that when using this potent ingredient, the skin undergoes a retinization process as it adapts to the product, so it’s essential to use it gradually to encourage adaptation and minimize any possible irritation.
Can hyaluronic acid, retinol and vitamin C be combined?
The big question is: can we combine retinol, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C for radiant and rejuvenated skin? The answer is yes, but with a caveat. While it is possible to benefit from the synergy of these three ingredients, it’s essential to do so gradually and to watch how your skin responds.
A good strategy is to start incorporating one product at a time and see how your skin reacts. This is especially important if you plan to use a cream containing retinol, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, since the combination of these potent active ingredients can cause irritation if they are introduced at the same time. Once your skin has adapted to one ingredient, you can gradually introduce the next one. Remember that patience is key in skincare. Results do not arrive overnight, but through consistency and a good facial routine.
Biotherm products with hyaluronic acid
At Biotherm, we offer a selection of products combining hyaluronic acid with other ingredients for a complete skincare experience. The following two options are particularly effective:
Life Plankton™ Regenerating Serum
Our Life Plankton™ Serum combines 5% Biotech Plankton™ with vitamin CG and hyaluronic acid to combat the signs of aging. This powerful formula boosts the skin's youthfulness, helping to protect its elasticity thanks to the fast absorption of active ingredients into the skin, with no greasy sensation.
Aquasource Hyalu Plump Gel
Our Aquasource Hyalu Plump Gel cream provides hours and hours of intense hydration in a bottle. Discover the power of combining our Life Plankton™ and hyaluronic acid for more hydrated and luminous skin. With its refreshing gel texture, it’ll leave you with a feeling of freshness and a healthy glow.
Biotherm products with vitamin C
If you’re looking for products with vitamin C to boost your skin's radiance, Biotherm has two options you'll love:
Aqua Glow Super Concentrate Serum with Vitamin C
Our Aqua Glow Super Concentrate Serum with Vitamin C boosts cellular energy and restores the skin's natural radiance. This lightweight moisturizing emulsion combines Life Plankton™ with vitamin C to enhance radiance, revive dull skin, correct uneven tone and hydrate skin, leaving a radiant glow and a feeling of freshness, energy and hydration.
Aqua Glow Flash Mask
With its "second skin" effect, our Aqua Glow Flash Mask intensely hydrates the skin. With the potent combination of Vitamin Complex to brighten skin and Life Plankton™ probiotics to deeply hydrate, skin is more radiant in a single application. Just one moisturizing mask is needed for its active ingredients to penetrate the skin and provide a refreshing, moisturizing and illuminating effect.
Biotherm products with retinol
To combat the signs of aging with the efficacy of retinol, the following two Biotherm products incorporate this ingredient safely and effectively:
Blue Retinol Night Serum
Our Blue Retinol Night Serum features powerful innovation with our greatest renewing efficacy in a vegan formula. Formulated with Life Plankton™ and pure retinol, it targets wrinkles, evenness and skin quality every night to reveal healthier and younger-looking skin on a daily basis.
Blue Pro-Retinol Eye Cream
Our Blue Pro-Retinol Eye Cream combines regenerative biotech Plankton with resurfacing Pro-Retinol to amplify its effectiveness. After just one week of use, your eye contour will appear brighter and firmer, and after one month, you'll notice a significant reduction in eye contour wrinkles.
Blue Pro-Retinol Multi-Correct Cream
Our daily-use, anti-aging, corrective cream, Blue Pro-Retinol Multi-Correct Cream, improves skin texture, reduces pore size, diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and achieves more even skin tone. Combining the efficacy of ingredients such as Pro-Retinol, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide with Life Plankton™ and bioactive algae, it protects the skin from accelerated aging, strengthening and evening the skin day after day.
Remember there’s no serum combining vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and retinol in a single formula. Each of these ingredients has unique skincare benefits, so it’s advisable to use them in a routine. Vitamin C is ideal for the morning as it protects the skin from free radicals, whereas hyaluronic acid can be applied both day and night for continuous hydration. Retinol, on the other hand, is recommended for use at night to promote cell renewal.
Discover the power of combining retinol, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C for radiant, rejuvenated skin. By integrating these ingredients into your routine, you can benefit from their unique properties and achieve the radiant skin you've always wanted, each and every day.
