Back to Basics: Vitamins A, B, and C of Skin Care

Ladies and gents, we’re here to study the basic alphabet of skin care. Let’s dive deep to each one:

Vitamin A is for Anti-aging.

Vitamin B is for Barrier.

Vitamin C is for Collagen.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is known as retinoid in the skin care world. Retinoid works by encouraging generation of new skin cells. Did you know our skin naturally regenerates every 30 days? Incorporating retinoid in our regime speeds up this process to about 15 days!

The speedy regeneration process leaves the top layer of our skin looking supple as a baby’s. That’s exaggerated but yeah, including retinoid in our skincare will give us the following benefits:

•   regulated oil production

• unclogged pores

• reduced appearance of pores and wrinkles

• cleared up acne

Tip: Retinoid has a reputation of leaving the skin more sensitive to the sun. Hence, we use retinoid products on our night routine. And please don’t forget to wear sunscreen!

Favorite Vitamin A Products:

   Paula’s Choice 1% Retinol Booster

 Differin Gel

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Vitamin B

Vitamin B3 in food is known as niacinamide in skin care. Niacinamide works by improving our lipid barrier which helps the skin retain moisture. Niacinamide is water soluble, that’s why most niacinamide-containing products are water-based.

With a pH level of 7, niacinamide is non-irritating, non-acidic, and works well with all skin types! Basically, niacinamide offers similar benefits as retinoids without the risk of irritation.

Favorite Vitamin B Products:

Corsrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence

Vitamin C

Normally ingested as a supplement to strengthen the immune system, Vitamin C works amazingly from the outside as well. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production. Yup, our favorite collagen that makes our skin plump. Collagen production depletes as we age. So here’s Vitamin C to the rescue!

Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C has the following benefits to the skin:

• Brighten skin stone

• Reduce hyperpigmentation

• Speed up wound healing

• Protect the skin against free radicals and UV ray damage

Favorite Vitamin C Products:

Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop

 Cosrx Triple C Lighting Liquid

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone

Retinoid, Niacinamide, and Vitamin C leaves the skin more sensitive to the sun. It is advisable to use these at night, especially retinoids. During daytime, please don’t forget to wear sunscreen!