Can I use Ammonium Lactate with Retinal?
Use with care
Ammonium Lactate and Retinal are both potent actives that increase cell turnover or lower skin pH. Layering them in the same routine can over-exfoliate, compromise the skin barrier, and cause irritation. If you want both, use them on alternate days or at different times (one AM, one PM).
Ammonium LactateExfoliant
- ✓Mild AHA exfoliation via reduced corneocyte cohesion
- ✓Humectant, natural-moisturizing-factor hydration
- ✓Buffers formula pH
- ⚠CIR-assessed safe up to 10% at final formulation pH
- ⚠Sun sensitivity common to AHAs
RetinalActive
- ✓Faster results than retinol
- ✓Smooths texture
- ✓Antibacterial
- ⚠Irritation
- ⚠Sun sensitivity
- ⚠Not for pregnancy
