When it comes to skin-care ingredients, there are friends and there are foes. Just like us, active skin-care ingredients can be paired together to conquer the world and the peskiest of skin-care concerns, and others can work against each other and wreak havoc on our faces.
When you walk into Sephora, Target, or Walmart, there are what seems like thousands of options to choose from. Some are at a price point that seems too good to be true, and others are so stinking expensive it would take a year to save up for a month?s supply. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars and countless hours purchasing and applying products that promise to answer every skin-care prayer you?ve ever asked for with little to no results, try pairing potent, powerhouse ingredients that work together to get the job done. We touched base with NYC dermatologists and got the scoop on how to cocktail the perfect dynamic duo to meet your skin-care needs.
Dull, Lackluster Complexion
There are days?whether it?s due to stress, lack of sleep, inadequate water consumption, or poor skin-care habits?when our skin needs a pick-me-up. While returning to a regular skin-care routine can suffice, an addition of active ingredients can revitalize and give skin a boost (think of it as a push-up bra for your face).
?For dull skin, a combination of glycolic acid and vitamin C can leave skin smooth and refreshed,? shares Marina Peredo, MD, NYC dermatologist. ?Glycolic acid exfoliates dead skin cells, and vitamin C helps to ...