The Skincare Mixology Guide: What to Blend, What to Avoid when it comes to skin vitamins.

Think of your skincare routine like a craft cocktail. The right mix of ingredients creates something amazing – but the wrong combo can be a disaster. Let's break down two important skincare pairings to know. Retinol & its derivatives: The Skin Hero (With Some Cautions) Retinol and its derivatives are like the expert mixologist of skincare. It boosts cell turnover, collagen production, and fights off damage. But, it can get a little feisty when mixed with the wrong ingredients or when too high of a dose is used. Retinol pairs best with ingredients such as hyaluronic acids, niacinamide, peptides and ceramides. Retinol + Alpha-hydroxy & Beta-hydroxy acids (AHA & BHA) These exfoliating powerhouses can team up to strip your skin of its natural barrier, leading to redness, dryness, flakiness and peeling. Try alternating nights with these ingredients. Retinol + Vitamin C: These two are like oil and water – they just don't mix well. Vitamin C thrives in your morning routine followed with SPF to fight UV damage, while retinol does its magic at night. The Vitamin C Conundrum Vitamin C is a rockstar antioxidant, but it's a diva – it demands a specific pH to work its magic. Pairing it with AHAs/BHAs can throw off that delicate balance, making your vitamin C as useful as a umbrella in a drought. Vitamin C pairs best with ingredients such as hyaluronic acids, ferulic acid, niacinamide, peptides and ceramides and of course SPF.

The Takeaway: Skincare is all about finding your perfect mix and blends & the proper timing to introduce ingredients to the skin.

By: Cherece Law Taylor