How long to allow products to sink in/absorb?
Hello, 47 F here, only been getting into skincare beyond cleansing and moisturising for the last year or so.
Here's my current routine:
am cleanse with Upcircle chai soap and muslin face cloth
e.l.f. vitamin C serum
facetheory supergel oil-free moisturiser
factor 50 SPF (currently using Ambre Solaire with hyaluronic acid)
pm if I've been wearing make-up, take it off with Simple micellar water. cleanse with either Upcircle chai soap and muslin face cloth, or facetheory AHA & BHA exfoliating cleanser
cerave resurfacing retinol serum
weleda skin food nourishing night cream (I've been finding this makes my forehead quite oily come morning so will be changing when it runs out)
my question really is, how long do I need to allow things to absorb before putting the next layer on, or not at all? can I moisturise straight away after vitamin C, then SPF? or do you need to give each layer time to sink in?
I'm also open to any suggestions for my routine. I think I can see the difference in using the vitamin C, not sure about the retinol. I have quite big pores/textured skin on my forehead and a bit of acne pigmentation on my lower face, but although I've never had amazing dewy skin I'm happy with what I'm working with. And grateful not to be getting spots any more!