My skin is getting kind of dry – it’s a combo of the product that I’m using, and quite honestly, age. So I’ve basically had to permanently add a hydrating serum to my routine, and it’s barely cutting it, so I’ll cut down on the actives for a little while and see if that helps.
But! These days I’m using Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier as my first step after cleansing and it’s doing a great job putting some actual hydration into my skin before I follow up with treatment, moisturizer, or an oil to lock that Hyaluronic Acid in.
Because a hyaluronic acid product is lighter, watery, and is there for the hydration, you want to put it on first, but if you’re using a watery vitamin C serum, then you want to put it on after that. If you’re using a toner as an active, then you want to put it on after that. I’m using a vitamin C oil in the morning, and a moisturizer at night, so I put it on before both those things!
If you have very dry skin, then I really recommend putting a hyaluronic acid product on your skin to see if that makes a difference. So far, it’s working for me.
You can get Skinceuticals at a med-spa, or dermatologist’s office, or online. $130.
