Can I wear a glycolic toner, vitamin c serum, and a lactic acid face oil in a row before bedtime?

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I have been so curious if the putting those acid together would cause any skin irritation or deactive the effectiveness of the skincare itself..

Medical Relations - SkinCeuticals · Answer

Vitamin C should be applied in the morning as it helps to deliver advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals. Formulated with a synergistic antioxidant combination of 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% vitamin E (alpha tocopherol), and 0.5% ferulic acid, we recommend SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic. This vitamin C serum improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, and brightens skin’s complexion. Follow with a broad spectrum sunscreen that combines 100% mineral filters, zinc oxide and titanium oxide, like our SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion. We recommend any exfoliating product, such as Glycolic or Lactic acid, to be used in the evening. Hope this is helpful.

M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS · Answer

Your Vitamin C serum would be most effective in the morning, as it helps with environmental and free radical protection. The glycolic toner and lactic face oil should be fine at night, although everyone is different. If you experience dryness or irritation you may want to modify.

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