Debunking the Myth: You Can't Mix Retinol and Vitamin C

Have you believed that you can't use Vitamin C and Retinol at the same time in your skincare routine? This is a common belief that many skincare users have fallen victim to, and today, Dr. Karam is going to share why this is a skincare myth, and what you should be doing instead!

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[liresi]

I use both, but vitamin c in the morning and retinol at night. I do have a question of you, because I so trust your skin content. I am 61, and I have a consistent routine that includes many different actives, acids and supplements that I have heard we need. While my skin tolerates it and I feel is looking good, I am hearing now that if I used too many actives in a single routine, that I will have diminished returns since they dilute each other. To back down to a choice of one active (like a growth factor OR DNA repair, but not both) in a single routine and rotate them. Is this true? Or can I use multiple actives in a routine each day (as long as no contraindication)? I don’t want diminished returns and now considering altering my routine based on this. Please share your opinion on overuse of skincare!

[pampamkaur]

It's so true .these 2 together are marriage in heaven. I've done this for yrs . Thank you DR.

[mansoursaif]

Greetings from Saudi Arabia, you are so professional and creative

[caseywoodbury]

As it happens, I use prescription tretinoin .1% every night along with Karam MD Quench, Karam MD Illuminating Anti-Aging Cream, along with growth factors and a heavy moisturizer. Prior to using Quench I had never found one vitamin C serum my skin could tolerate. Yes, incorporating vitamin C along with tretinoin has made an impressive improvement in my skin…so thank you!

[LBC]

Love my Trifecta! Love the feel, the smell, the results! It’s worth every penny. ❤

[CjbrkBrooks]

I use one at night. The other in the morning. I’m surprised that you don’t suggest Pycnogenol, which is 40X more effective than vitamin C.

[gemsintherough]

Thank you for the info. Which Vit. C products do you recommend?

[janda]

Thank you so much for all the information, tips and care.

[richrich]

I couldn't listen nothing! But i tired very hard! So handsome❤

[Alice-fref]

Thank you, Dr.Kara This is informative information that we need to know. I watch your videos so I knew this.

[esthermoore]

Im sure your products are very good but unfortunately they are much too expensive for a lot of people.

[janac]

Wow! Such valuable information
Thank you so much. Jana - Texas

[TheYazmanian]

My derm suggested vit C for anti aging even though I'm on adaplene and benzoyl peroxide. I was afraid of irritation but now i want to try

[lsegluv]

Thank you doctor ! Happy holidays to you and your beautiful family and great teams. Thank you for all your precious advices that I cherish and listen with a lot of attention. I am convinced you are the one to follow and hopefully one day, you never know, you have to hope to make things happen, you will be my surgeon. Happy holidays 🎉

[aazziimm.]

Dear Dr karam😇I live in Iran how can I order your cream product?

[Gebruiker]

Do you have any tips on what I can use for a scar? I had wrist surgery two weeks ago, and I’d like the scar to heal as nicely as possible.

[jansjekimwilhelminakoster]

Forgot where en how to know witch kind of retinol and Vit C?

[jansjekimwilhelminakoster]

Hi amir how do you do? 😮 thank you retinol is it fine to put it on day time?

[yogawithdenise]

Doc were u working out, u look sweaty?? 🥵

[alejandraysunza]

En qué porcentaje se pueden usar juntas?