Skincare Buzz Words
/Okay so you may be hearing some buzz words right now in skincare….
You have Oil of Olay making commercials about hylaronic acid and Kylie Jenner promoting her vitamin c serum. So do they really work? YES my friends they do!!! So lets have a little chat about how and why you should have these in your regimen.
Hylaronic acid is one of my most favorite ingredients!!! I am saying ingredients not serum because it does come in different forms and our bodies naturally produce it. Hylaronic acid clear substance that its main function is to retain water and help lubricate your connective tissues and your eyeballs. So why do we need Hylaronic? Because our natural aging process in conjuction with environmental toxins & sun exposure deplete it. Taking it internally helps increase your skins moisture and helps prevent dry skin. It also helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles which is an added bonus. Topically it helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, helps with redness and can reduce dermatitis. It is also one of the ingredients found in facial filler. So YES my lovelies hylaronic acid is a must in your routine whether you ingest it or use it topically or prefer to do both.
Vitamin C also can be used topically and internally. Lets talk why vitamin c topically is so sought after in skincare. So this little gem of an ingredient is used to help uneven tone, acne scars, rough texture, fine lines and dullness to your skin. So what exactly is vitamin c??? Vitamin c is a potent anti-oxidant to help neutralize free radicals to fight the signs of aging. It is one of the most potent anti-oxidants that aids in the skins natural regenerative process. Fighting off the UV damage and air pollutants by neutralizing those daily aggressors (when used regularly). There is also buzz in the medical world that vitamin c may help fight precancerous changes. Vitamin c high acidity level also helps stimulate regenerative process with collagen and elastin. Lastly it helps inhibit melanin production which causes dark spots or hyper pigmentation. This is touted as a superior lightening agent because it will fade the discoloration with out altering the skins own pigment. Derms recommend using vitamin c in a serum to get best results. Right now there is so much talk about taking vitamin c internally. I for one have always taken it and given it to my kids to take for boosting our immunity. Especially during this tough time we are all taking anything we can to stay healthy. So why is vitamin c so important to our health? First of all vitamin c is an essential vitamin because our bodies CAN NOT produce it. This little anti-oxidant is water soluble and can be found in fruits and veggies. While studies show its important to get your vitamin c from foods such as spinach, kale, kiwi, strawberries and oranges to name just a few. But some people also prefer to double down with a supplement as well. To get into all the benefits of vitamin c internally would be lengthy, so I will make it short and sweet. The benefits of this gem will help reduce risk of chronic disease, may help high blood pressure, could lower risk of heart disease, help prevent gout, helps prevent iron deficiency, boost immunity, and protects our memory.
So now that we all got the drift about vitamin c and hylaronic acid lets chat about when to use them. I personally like to use my hylaronic in the morning after my shower I apply the Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum followed by my moisturizer and SPF. As for my vitamin c serum I use it at night because it could make you sun sensitive. I use the Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Serum after I cleanse and then use my moisturizer.
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