You can download the entire PowerPoint here: docdro.id/abBsv1I For routines only click here: docdro.id/VM6L4vO And if you find the routines helpful, then you can support my work with a tip: paypal.me/vandijkmelissa NOTE: I updated the PowerPoint guide with more information and product recommendations to ensure better layering and results! I am not affiliated with or sponsored by any skincare company to discuss or show these products. That means I’m not paid to do this - I love doing it and believe in free education. Thank you ❤
Hello Melissa, can you please advise on when can I include The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane with the Cerave eye cream please? Also, when do you advise adding Argan Oil in my skincare routine which includes water based serums from The Ordinary as well as the Cerave eye cream please? Thank you very much!
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet Thank you so much for your reply, here are the products: - The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% +B5 - The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane - The Cerave eye cream - My Argan Oil I use a cleanser and the Cerave moisturizer SPF25 for the AM. For the PM I want to use the Argan oil instead of the moisturizing cream.
@@danabelardo8778 I would use a moisturizer after the Retinol 1% (if needed). This is because the argan oil does not do much for hydration, and the Retinol 1% is already in Squalane! ( incidecoder.com/ingredients/squalane) And it does not layer well. And the order you have is correct.
hey :) can the isntree AHA cause purging ? it has 4% lactic acid & 4% glycolic acid but the formulation is very gentle and non irritating ( what I heard from reviews ) so what age grp can use AHA's in general, especially when it contains glycolic acid
AHA's are generally recommended for dry sun-damaged skin. This is because they help to increase skin thickness and hyaluronic acid production while also having brightening abilities. And, of course, they exfoliate the skin. Now purging is a weird term. There is no definition for it; some say it only happens with exfoliating acids and retinol since they increase skin cell turnover. And they say the skin is cleaning itself, so that the dirt raises to the skin surface. But if you go by that logic, Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid, and some others working on your skin cells, such as peptides, will do the same thing. And in fact, I have had the worst "purging" (if you go by their made-up definition) with The Ordinary "Buffet". Most of them are not well researched and not well understood, so I think it is primarily a reaction to chemical ingredients in skincare products. And that it happens with many active ingredients. Just something I realised as a daily user of these products for many years ;)
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I love your explanation melissa !! and it makes sense too, and I'm not dry skin more ro the normal - oily skin type..guess I'll go with BHA
hey, so I have this BIG confusion...are vitamin C serums only for above 20 years old ?? cant 14 & above use it ?? if yes, then what all precautions...if no, then what are the problems we'll face if we use it ? or is it bcoz we just dont need it and that it's a waste of money for our age group ppl and not that it'll not be effective or anything.. pls clarify ;) JUST why do people say this age group shouldn't use it ? a proper reason? other than ''u dont need it rn'' like any dangers or serious stuff ??
Hello Aesha, No. It may not be needed if you only look at it from a collagen-boosting perspective; however, it has several benefits. It is an excellent (if not the best) antioxidant that helps to keep your skin healthy by protecting it from free radicals (free radicals can be created by several environmental factors, two of the biggest being exposure to the sun and pollution), which you have at any age. Also, it helps with specific hyperpigmentation issues, which you can also experience when being younger. So there are a few possibilities why they say it. 1. They see people who do not have any skin concerns using it in 15% of ascorbic acid in high concentrations. ( "current" research indicates that above 15% may lead to irritation or skin sensitivity, so they want to warn them to not damage or irritate their skin) 2. They promote another product/ingredient (usually available in their description box) 3. The situation in the world isn't the best, and everyone is fighting with each other, and being honest, the "negative" content performs the best, so whenever you say something negative, it will perform much better so you will get more views =often more money. And because most people are greedy, they go down that way. There may be other reasons why people do it not sure 🤷🏼
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet tysm !! yes u are right abt negative reviews getting more acknowledged !! I love to learn about skincare but I'm always cautious of what I put in my routine, and when I started learning about vitamin C I was interested, but also confused coz everyone, everywhere said u should use it at 20 or above, they said no reason to it, just ''no need'' but vitamin C had a property of protecting u more from the sun, so I really needed to clarify it out ... tysm for taking the time to write this much :)
@@aesha-mv8hc Yes, but also, if a "prominent" or influential person says something, everyone else is just copying it without looking into it. It is just so convenient to ride the current trend, making growing a channel much more effortless. So I think that is the main reason. Anyway, you can use it if you like; still, make sure to choose a suitable formulation that suits your needs. I suggest an Ascorbic Acid serum.
You can download the entire PowerPoint here: docdro.id/abBsv1I
For routines only click here: docdro.id/VM6L4vO
And if you find the routines helpful, then you can support my work with a tip: paypal.me/vandijkmelissa
NOTE: I updated the PowerPoint guide with more information and product recommendations to ensure better layering and results!
I am not affiliated with or sponsored by any skincare company to discuss or show these products. That means I’m not paid to do this - I love doing it and believe in free education.
Thank you ❤
Hi ,
Can I use glycolic acid and retinol at the same time, or in the same skin care routine ????
Thanks
No, alternate between them.
can i use ordinary caffeine solution and cerave eye cream in the same skincare routine
Yes you can
I from Brazil. I like yours videos. My name is Mário.
Hey! :)
Thank you :)
Does anyone know if I can mix it with the retinol I need help
yes, you can.
Hi, wich is better: Neutrogena hydro boots eye or this one? Thanks! :)
I prefer CeraVe's eye cream :)
Hello Melissa, can you please advise on when can I include The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane with the Cerave eye cream please?
Also, when do you advise adding Argan Oil in my skincare routine which includes water based serums from The Ordinary as well as the Cerave eye cream please?
Thank you very much!
So what products do you have? Can you list them all, please?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet Thank you so much for your reply, here are the products:
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% +B5
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
- The Cerave eye cream
- My Argan Oil
I use a cleanser and the Cerave moisturizer SPF25 for the AM. For the PM I want to use the Argan oil instead of the moisturizing cream.
@@danabelardo8778 I would use a moisturizer after the Retinol 1% (if needed). This is because the argan oil does not do much for hydration, and the Retinol 1% is already in Squalane! ( incidecoder.com/ingredients/squalane) And it does not layer well.
And the order you have is correct.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet Thank you Melissa!
Does the CeraVe Eye cream really help the round eye area? I'm asking because I haven't used it yet. Thankyou
What are your skin concerns around the eyes?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I am mature by now. It's to do with the passing of time :)
So, you want to use it for fine lines?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet no, I don't. I only would like my round eye area to be softer and look "less tired". Thankyou so much for replying ;)
Yes, the eye cream add hydration to the skin, or look into Timeless Hydrating Eye Cream :)
is it better to use the eye cream after applying the toner?
if you have a cream, yes.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet oky
Hi Melissa. Any conflicts with cerave eye cream ?
no :)
Hello, may I know what is the cream for darkening under the eyes?
well technically yes
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet what is his name
@@Alkubaisiy The name is in the title of this video ;)
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet Thanks :)
I have an insta
hey :) can the isntree AHA cause purging ? it has 4% lactic acid & 4% glycolic acid but the formulation is very gentle and non irritating ( what I heard from reviews ) so what age grp can use AHA's in general, especially when it contains glycolic acid
AHA's are generally recommended for dry sun-damaged skin. This is because they help to increase skin thickness and hyaluronic acid production while also having brightening abilities. And, of course, they exfoliate the skin.
Now purging is a weird term. There is no definition for it; some say it only happens with exfoliating acids and retinol since they increase skin cell turnover. And they say the skin is cleaning itself, so that the dirt raises to the skin surface. But if you go by that logic, Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid, and some others working on your skin cells, such as peptides, will do the same thing. And in fact, I have had the worst "purging" (if you go by their made-up definition) with The Ordinary "Buffet". Most of them are not well researched and not well understood, so I think it is primarily a reaction to chemical ingredients in skincare products. And that it happens with many active ingredients. Just something I realised as a daily user of these products for many years ;)
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I love your explanation melissa !! and it makes sense too, and I'm not dry skin more ro the normal - oily skin type..guess I'll go with BHA
hey, so I have this BIG confusion...are vitamin C serums only for above 20 years old ?? cant 14 & above use it ?? if yes, then what all precautions...if no, then what are the problems we'll face if we use it ? or is it bcoz we just dont need it and that it's a waste of money for our age group ppl and not that it'll not be effective or anything.. pls clarify ;)
JUST why do people say this age group shouldn't use it ? a proper reason? other than ''u dont need it rn'' like any dangers or serious stuff ??
Hello Aesha,
No. It may not be needed if you only look at it from a collagen-boosting perspective; however, it has several benefits. It is an excellent (if not the best) antioxidant that helps to keep your skin healthy by protecting it from free radicals (free radicals can be created by several environmental factors, two of the biggest being exposure to the sun and pollution), which you have at any age. Also, it helps with specific hyperpigmentation issues, which you can also experience when being younger.
So there are a few possibilities why they say it.
1. They see people who do not have any skin concerns using it in 15% of ascorbic acid in high concentrations. ( "current" research indicates that above 15% may lead to irritation or skin sensitivity, so they want to warn them to not damage or irritate their skin)
2. They promote another product/ingredient (usually available in their description box)
3. The situation in the world isn't the best, and everyone is fighting with each other, and being honest, the "negative" content performs the best, so whenever you say something negative, it will perform much better so you will get more views =often more money. And because most people are greedy, they go down that way.
There may be other reasons why people do it not sure 🤷🏼
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet tysm !! yes u are right abt negative reviews getting more acknowledged !! I love to learn about skincare but I'm always cautious of what I put in my routine, and when I started learning about vitamin C I was interested, but also confused coz everyone, everywhere said u should use it at 20 or above, they said no reason to it, just ''no need'' but vitamin C had a property of protecting u more from the sun, so I really needed to clarify it out ... tysm for taking the time to write this much :)
@@aesha-mv8hc Yes, but also, if a "prominent" or influential person says something, everyone else is just copying it without looking into it. It is just so convenient to ride the current trend, making growing a channel much more effortless. So I think that is the main reason.
Anyway, you can use it if you like; still, make sure to choose a suitable formulation that suits your needs. I suggest an Ascorbic Acid serum.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet exactly !! and yeah I'll have a look into it ty ♡
Van dijk
⚽️