Can I use Ascorbic Acid with Retinal?
Use with care
Ascorbic Acid and Retinal can interfere with each other or compound irritation when applied together. Introduce them on alternate days, or separate them between your AM and PM routines, and patch-test before combining.
Ascorbic AcidActive
- ✓Brightens
- ✓Boosts collagen
- ✓Antioxidant protection
- ⚠Unstable formula
- ⚠Can sting
- ⚠Sun sensitivity if unprotected
RetinalActive
- ✓Faster results than retinol
- ✓Smooths texture
- ✓Antibacterial
- ⚠Irritation
- ⚠Sun sensitivity
- ⚠Not for pregnancy
