Between trendy serums and spectacular anti-aging promises, many are simply looking for smoother, firmer skin. What if the solution consisted of four key ingredients?
Dermatologists advise focusing on the letter C: collagen, creatine, vitamin C and ceramides. For dermatologist Dr. Regine J. Mathieu, she explains in HuffPost.
The 4 active ingredients in C, the basis of a reading and firming anti-aging routine
Together, these four active ingredients cover the essentials: structural support, repair mechanisms and a more robust skin barrier. Dermatologist Dr. Corey L. Hartman says about vitamin C: .
Dry, sensitive or weakened skin, mature skin or skin damaged by the sun can benefit from it, each in its own way. The challenge is not to accumulate ingredients, but to choose those that really work for firmness and smoothing.
What collagen, creatine, vitamin C and ceramides actually do
For topical collagen, dermatologist Dr Geeta Yadav reminds that. It therefore remains on the surface, where Dr Kami Parsa emphasizes: .
Another ally, creatine helps cells regenerate their energy source, ATP. According to nurse practitioner Mariana Vergara, . Dr Yadav emphasizes that its effects remain discreet, but with very good tolerance.
Vitamin C, ceramides and correct order of daily application
Vitamin C stimulates the production of collagen, protects that already present, brightens the complexion and helps reduce hyperpigmentation. It is applied in the morning, to clean, dry skin, before moisturizing cream then sun protection; skin with eczema or active rosacea proceed cautiously and avoid immediately combining it with strong acids such as glycolic acid. Creatine and vitamin C, in light textures, form the first layers.
Then come ceramide treatments, which strengthen the barrier. Dr. Regine J. Mathieu summarizes: . They protect against irritants and dehydration; for Dr. Yadav, . We finish with a richer collagen treatment, following the rule from the most fluid to the thickest. Dr. Mathieu finally reminds that. , she insists.
Vitamin C: for whom?
For most skin, especially sun damaged.
Ceramides: how often?
Every day, morning and evening, on cleansed face.
Order of application of the 4 Cs?
Vitamin C and creatine serums, then ceramides, then collagen, finally SPF.
