Can I use Ascorbic Acid with Retinol?
Use with care
Ascorbic Acid and Retinol 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
RetinolActive
- ✓Smooths fine lines
- ✓Improves texture
- ✓Helps with acne
- ⚠Irritation and peeling
- ⚠Sun sensitivity
- ⚠Not for pregnancy
