Can you use AHA and vitamin C in the same routine?

Can you use AHA and vitamin C in the same routine?

Option 2: Layering Vitamin C + AHA/BHA Together. Acids can enhance the potency of vitamin C. If your skin can tolerate them, it’s possible to use acids at the exact same time as vitamin C.

Can I use salicylic acid and vitamin C in the same routine?

Over time, acids also help to remove dark spots, reduce fine lines and acne, and even increase firmness. There are two main types of acids: AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) exfoliate the surface layer of the skin. Glycolic acid and lactic acid are the most common and effective AHAs.

Can I use vitamin C in the morning and glycolic acid at night?

This will also help those with sensitive skin avoid irritation. A good rule of thumb, says Dr. Lee, is to apply vitamin C in the morning (to maximize its antioxidant potential), and AHAs like glycolic acid at night (to minimize its photosensitizing tendencies).

Can I use AHA BHA with salicylic acid?

Zeichner and Dr. Farber recommend the use of AHAs and BHAs together, especially if you have acne or are currently dealing with breakouts. Zeichner’s point: “An alpha hydroxy acid like glycolic acid helps exfoliate and even out skin tone, and beta hydroxy acids like salicylic acid help to reduce oil production.”

Should I use BHA or AHA?

AHA is best for dry skin and surface-level skin concerns like acne scars. BHAs are best for oily and acne-prone skin types. You can use both by buying products with both ingredients, or by alternating products.

Can I use vitamin C after BHA?

What if I want to use an AHA/BHA with my vitamin C product? Vitamin C can have exfoliating effects on the skin, which is why we generally don’t recommend mixing vitamin C with your AHAs and BHAs. As with using AHAs and BHAs together, throwing vitamin C into the mix can be a recipe for irritation.

Can I use vitamin C serum after AHA BHA peel?

Re: can I use vitamin c after the ordinary 30\% aha 2\% bha chemical peel? It should be fine to put on your vitamin C product after washing off the chemical peel, but again it’s possible your skin can become irritated, red, and inflamed.

Can I use vitamin C with BHA?

Should you take an acid before or after vitamin C?

In fact, using an acid right before vitamin C could actually ENHANCE your results. That’s because the active form of vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, has been found to penetrate best at a low pH, under 3.5. (See studies here and here.)

What precautions should be taken when using BHA products?

These precautions are: 1 Test any product that contains a BHA on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area. 2 Follow the use instructions on the label. Do not exceed the recommended applications. 3 Avoid using BHA-containing products on infants and children. 4 Use sun protection if you use a BHA product.

Should I use sun protection if I use BHA products?

Use sun protection if you use a BHA product. * From a chemist’s perspective, salicylic acid is not a true BHA. However, cosmetic companies often refer to it as a BHA and, consequently, many consumers think of it as one.

Should you use BHA if you have acne?

If you know your breakouts are hormonal, preemptively use a BHA in your routine a week or so before you usually breakout to try to prevent spots forming. And, if you have acne, BHA should be your skin’s new BFF.