Dermatologist Reveals the Skincare Ingredient Combo She Uses Every Day for Flawless Skin

Reported by YAHOO! · November 13 at 6:00 AM · Summary by Dew & Balm

A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Henry, tells TODAY.com that her daily morning routine pairs a vitamin C serum with a tinted mineral sunscreen. She also adds hyaluronic acid as an optional extra step, and warns against stacking too many active ingredients.

Background

Vitamin C serums are antioxidants often layered under sunscreen, while broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher guards against UVA and UVB rays. Combining strong actives such as acids and retinoids can irritate skin and weaken its outer barrier, so patch testing on a small area before full use is a common precaution.

Why it matters

Readers who check ingredient labels benefit from knowing which active ingredients work together and which combinations can irritate the skin barrier.

What you can do

Patch test any new serum or sunscreen on a small area of skin for a few days before using it all over your face.

Written by Dew & Balm from the report by YAHOO!. Background is general information, not advice about your skin; if you are worried, call your vet.