This article is a translation of the original French article “Les Incontournables du soin de la peau: Vitamine C et Acide Hyaluronique” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
What Is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a powerful natural antioxidant found in certain foods and widely used in cosmetics for its benefits for the skin. As an antioxidant, it plays a fundamental role in the fight against free radicals, those unstable molecules that damage skin cells and accelerate the ageing process.
The benefits of vitamin C for the skin
- Protection against free radicals: By neutralising free radicals, vitamin C protects the skin from external aggressors such as pollution and UV rays.
- Stimulation of collagen production: Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a protein that keeps the skin firm and elastic. This helps to reduce wrinkles and keep the skin youthful and toned.
- Brightening the complexion: Vitamin C is known for its brightening properties, reducing the appearance of pigmentation spots and giving the skin a luminous, even look
How to use vitamin C?
Vitamin C often comes in the form of serums, an ideal formula for rapid absorption and deep action. It is recommended to apply a vitamin C serum in the morning to protect the skin from external aggressors during the day.
The Action and Results of Vitamin C
Used regularly, vitamin C delivers visible, lasting results:
- A more radiant complexion: Daily application of vitamin C helps to revive the complexion and give the skin a luminous appearance.
- Reduced pigmentation spots: Vitamin C reduces the appearance of brown spots caused by the sun or ageing.
- Fewer wrinkles and fine lines: By stimulating collagen production, vitamin C reduces the appearance of wrinkles, for visibly smoother, rejuvenated skin.
The Forms of Vitamin C
Vitamin C comes in several forms:
- Serums: Concentrated and easily absorbed, serums allow vitamin C to be applied effectively.
- Creams and lotions: For gentle integration into a daily routine, creams and lotions enriched with vitamin C provide light hydration along with the benefits of this antioxidant.
Vitamin C at Innerskin
At Innerskin, vitamin C is incorporated into various treatments to maximise its benefits. In particular, it is used in microneedling and needle mesotherapy, allowing deep penetration into the skin for an optimised antioxidant and brightening effect. These treatments promote a revitalised, luminous complexion while offering lasting protection between treatments.
What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in our body, capable of holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Thanks to this unique property, it has become a star ingredient in hydrating and plumping skincare. Two forms of hyaluronic acid are used in cosmetics: cross-linked and non-cross-linked.
- Non-cross-linked form: Used in cosmetics, this form provides surface hydration, giving the skin a fresh, plumped look.
- Cross-linked form: Used in aesthetic medicine to fill deep wrinkles and restore volume.
The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for the Skin
- Intense hydration: By retaining water in the skin layers, hyaluronic acid ensures lasting hydration and improves the skin's suppleness.
- Reduction of dehydration lines: High-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid molecules act on the surface to smooth fine lines and create a protective barrier.
- Plumping and volumising effect: Hyaluronic acid restores volume to areas lacking it, for a natural bouncy effect.
The Action and Results of Hyaluronic Acid
Used daily, hyaluronic acid transforms the texture of the skin:
- Intense, lasting hydration: The skin is instantly refreshed and stays hydrated throughout the day.
- Plumped skin: Wrinkles and dehydration lines are smoothed, giving the skin a younger, bouncier look.
- Enhanced protection: By strengthening the skin barrier, hyaluronic acid protects the skin from external aggressors, for more resilient, radiant skin.
The different forms of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is available in different forms to suit the needs of every skin type:
- Serums: Applied morning and evening, serums provide concentrated hydration.
- Creams and lotions: Used for continuous hydration, they complement serums for an effective hydrating routine.
Hyaluronic Acid at Innerskin
At Innerskin, hyaluronic acid is used in several protocols to optimise its effects. One of the flagship treatments is Hydrafacial, an innovative method of infusing hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and skin revitalisation. This treatment leaves the skin visibly more radiant and refreshed, for a luminous, lastingly hydrated complexion.
Incorporating Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid into your Routine
Combining vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in a skincare routine delivers remarkable results for the skin. Here is how to use them to best effect:
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In the morning:
- Apply a vitamin C serum to protect the skin against free radicals and brighten the complexion.
- Follow with a serum or cream containing hyaluronic acid to ensure continuous hydration and prevent dehydration.
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In the evening:
- Use a hydrating hyaluronic acid serum to plump the skin overnight and strengthen the skin barrier.
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After a treatment at Innerskin:
- After a treatment such as microneedling or Hydrafacial, using vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in your daily routine helps to prolong the benefits of the treatments.
Conclusion: Why Are Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid Essential?
Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid are key ingredients for healthy, luminous, hydrated skin. Their complementary action helps to treat and prevent the signs of ageing while offering protection against external aggressors. Incorporating these two actives into a daily routine helps to improve the skin's texture, radiance and resilience.
These two actives are therefore indispensable for a radiant complexion, lastingly hydrated skin and a youthful appearance preserved over the years. Adopt these skincare essentials for visible results and healthy skin with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
