Re: How long to let eye serum (ceramide) sit befor... - Page 2

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Shanus My vitamin C says to use at night. Well, I did that after I got it - put it on before my retinoid. Then I heard not to use it at night so I stopped and used it in the a.m. In a few days I saw my skin not looking nearly as good as when I used it at night-didn't know what to do. Then I remembered something you said-no matter the instructions, if what you're using is working for you, stick with that. At least I think it was you! So I'm back to using C in the evening.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Judaline Apply the Vit. C whenever it works for you. I've always read to use it in the morning under your SPF. I find it too irritating to use with other actives at night.

Sugipine · ‎05-22-2016

@Judaline

Check and see what type of VC is in your serum. VC can come with compatibility issues. This chart might help you with that:

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Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Sugipine wrote:
@Judaline
Check and see what type of VC is in your serum. VC can come with compatibility issues. This chart might help you with that:

Wow. I kind of wish I hadn't looked up the ingredients. A couple of things in there I try to avoid. I got the Timeless brand with ferulic acid because of the good reviews on our forum. For some reason I didn't read the ingredients first. Well, I'll finish the bottle and look for another one. So! What'll happen if I do use one with ascorbic acid before my retinoid? Is it bad for my system or just for my skin. Thanks

Sugipine · ‎05-22-2016

@Judaline

Ascorbic acid has a low pH meaning it is very acidic and that will cause other ingredients layered with it to become inactive such as retinol and peptides. If you are going to use ascorbic acid then use it at opposite ends of the clock from your other actives such as retinoids/ peptides and not at the same time as your ascorbic acid serum.

Dusty1 · ‎03-10-2010

@Lilysmom1 That is a good idea.

Tem77 · ‎03-16-2024

@Lilysmom1 Just in case you didn't know. Dr. Denese's Hydroshield has similar ingredients but absorbs much more quickly as well as being totaally matte as well. Mom used to use the Elizabeth Arden caps but I sent her a bottle of Hydroshield and she hasn't stopped using it since. Just an FYI.