Not all beauty products and their active ingredients are suitable for use at the same time.
You may find skin care products in the mirror cabinet that are not suitable for use together. Andrei Zaripov, Adobe Stock / AOP
Many people have a wide arsenal of different skin care products in their mirror cabinets. Serums, day and night creams, skin oils, facial lotions and other skin care products typically contain hyaluronic acid, vitamin A, collagen and other praised ingredients.
However, it is worth remembering that not all skin care products are suitable for use at the same time.
So check your jar and make sure you don’t mix incompatible products or active ingredients together. Other skin care products, on the other hand, specifically need another product or active ingredient as a partner.
Exfoliation and vitamin A
Retinol, or vitamin A, regenerates the skin effectively. Skin creams and serums containing it smooth lines and even out skin color. SKY cosmetologist Elisa Harjukoski However, the BeautyShama beauty salon reminds us that it is not recommended to use several different retinol products at the same time. In this case, the amount of retinol may become too large and the skin may become irritated.
– Peelings should also be avoided, especially during the vitamin A cream course, he adds.
Harjukoski says that peeling should be done every now and then, for example once a week or twice a month. The next time you exfoliate, remember to take a break from the vitamin A cream.
Retinol and sunscreen
If some skin care products should not be used at the same time, other products are recommended to be used together instead.
– When using retinol products, it is very important to use sun protection products.
Exfoliation, moisturizing and sun protection
Even after using acid peels, you should remember the importance of sunscreen products.
– In connection with the use of all strongly exfoliating and regenerating products, one should not forget to moisturize the skin well.
The top layer of the face, the epidermis, renews itself in about four weeks.
– AHA and BHA acid peels speed up facial skin renewal by dissolving the surface of the skin. Mechanically exfoliating products also remove the skin’s dead surface cells, which helps the skin to receive caring and moisturizing products better.
However, Harjukoski reminds that you should not exfoliate too often.
– Depending on the skin, about once a week or a few times a month is the right amount.
Life situation and medication regimen
Harjukoski says that acid peeling and vitamin A creams are not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
– These are also not recommended during the course of roacutan prescribed for acne or otherwise for sensitive, dry and reactive skin.
It is good to avoid being in the sun even during intensive skin rejuvenating serial treatments or cream courses.
Hyaluronic acid and moist skin
Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture. Well-moisturized skin looks smooth and plump. Founder of Mádara Lotte Tisenkopf-Iltnere however, remind that this power moisturizer should not be added to dry skin. Hyaluronic acid should be added to slightly damp skin.
Good products with products containing hyaluronic acid are, for example, moisturizing facial lotions and facial sprays.
– If hyaluronic acid is added to dry skin, it can even make the skin feel even drier.
With these products you can:
Mizon’s night cream with a mild 0.3% retinol content promises to enhance the production of skin cells and collagen, making the skin elastic and youthful. During test use, the skin felt healthy and looked bright after longer use. The use of this, like other retinol products, should be started little by little. Initially, the product was recommended to be used less than three times a week to minimize skin irritation. 49.90 e, Bearel.
Mádara’s moisturizer containing vitamin C and hyaluronic acid promises to revive dull and tired-looking skin. It also helps prevent hyperpigmentation and dark spots on the skin. The product works as expected and the end result is smoother, more moisturized and smoother skin. 43.50 e, Madara.
Skin Proud Detox Tonic facial water removes dead skin cells, while moisturizing the skin. This gentle face wash containing AHA acids, hyaluronic acid and cooling aloe vera cleans the skin pores deeply. The skin feels clean after use, but you should pay special attention to moisturizing. The product can be used daily, but since the test user has sensitive skin, he used it once a week and thus it works really well. 15.90 e, Lyco.
Cosrx’s The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum is a super moisturizing face serum. The product promises to deeply moisturize the skin effectively, and it seems to do so as well. The skin feels clearly more moisturized after just a few uses. A light, lovely and easy-to-spread composition. 34.90 e, Bearel.
Vichy’s sunscreen is a dream product. It moisturizes the skin, protects it from the sun and feels refreshing. Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water Hydrating SPF30 sun protection spray contains mineral-rich Vichy Thermal Spa spring water and effectively moisturizing and brightening hyaluronic acid. It’s rare to find a sunscreen that feels so light and refreshing on the skin. This became a favorite! 27.90 e, University’s pharmacy.
The physical sunscreen from the I+m Naturkosmetik Berlin product line contains plant-derived vitamin e and jojoba oil, which at the same time provide antioxidant protection for the skin. The mineral UV protection is reinforced with karanja oil, which offers additional protection from the sun and soothes the skin. The product feels wonderfully light on the face and works well under make-up as well. 19 BeautyShaman.
Acon’s moisturizing, fast-absorbing and wonderfully light sunscreen contains hyaluronic acid and antioxidants that protect against air pollution. UVA and UVB filters protect against pigmentation and HEV against blue light. The product leaves the skin matte, so it is also suitable under make-up. The product packaging is a handy size, so it’s easy to carry around for the whole day. 19.40 e, Olo Apteekki.
Ziaja Baltic Home Spa Vitality is a moisturizing body serum with hyaluronic acid. The product promises to moisturize and smooth the skin of the body. The light and vegan body cream also seems to do exactly this. Good price-quality ratio! 12.95 e, Apomera.
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