Depending on your skin type, some ingredients can work wonders, while others can worsen your skin issues. If you have acne-prone skin, for example, face oils might not be your BFF. "Natural oils (like coconut) work for some, but not always for everyone, since they are highly comedogenic and tend to clog pores," Dr. Batul Patel, medical director and dermatologist at The Bombay Skin Clinic, told Vogue. Similarly, salicylic acid can be a nightmare for dry skin (per Women's Health). People with extremely sensitive skin have to be extra careful choosing ingredients, as many can have adverse reactions.
Thankfully, people with any type of skin don't have to worry about using the Vitamin C and lactic acid combination. Dr. Dennis Gross told The List, "This ingredient combination is well tolerated by all skin types, especially sensitive skin. When someone has sensitive skin, they likely have a weakened moisture barrier." A damaged skin barrier can lead to chronically dry and severely inflamed skin, and products with ceramides and glycerin can help soothe and heal it, per Healthline. Generally, you need a more stable version of Vitamin C for sensitive skin.
Dr. Gross told us, "Vitamin C on its own improves barrier resilience, but when it's paired with a soothing ingredient like lactic acid, the ingredients work synergistically together to strengthen skin barrier function, lock in moisture, and deliver results without causing irritation or redness." This combination is a win-win for everyone.
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