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Isopropyl alcohol

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Isopropyl alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol does not produce any visible results for the skin according to these study findings. It suits most skin types best and comes in serums. Keep it apart from benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C, and retinol when adding it to a routine.

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What to combine isopropyl alcohol with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Benzoyl peroxide Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying isopropyl alcohol first and benzoyl peroxide later, because combining them causes severe dryness and irritation. Isopropyl alcohol and benzoyl peroxide
Vitamin C Keep apart Apply vitamin C in the morning and the high alcohol product at night, because combining them causes excessive dryness and irritation. Isopropyl alcohol and vitamin C
Retinol Keep apart Use them on alternate nights because they clash. Isopropyl alcohol and retinol
Niacinamide Keep apart Apply niacinamide first and wait until dry, then apply the alcohol product if needed, because heavy alcohol stops your skin from absorbing niacinamide. Isopropyl alcohol and niacinamide
Bio-placenta peptides Keep apart Apply the peptides in the morning and isopropyl alcohol at night, because strong solvents cancel out the anti-aging benefits. Isopropyl alcohol and bio-placenta peptides
Hexapeptide Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the hexapeptide first, because alcohol damages the peptide. Isopropyl alcohol and hexapeptide
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 Keep apart Apply the peptide product first, wait ten minutes, and then use the alcohol product later, because harsh solvents can ruin anti-aging results. Isopropyl alcohol and acetyl hexapeptide-3
Hyaluronic acid Keep apart Apply hyaluronic acid first and isopropyl alcohol at different times of day because alcohol dries out skin and ruins the hydration. Isopropyl alcohol and hyaluronic acid
Collagen peptide Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and alcohol later, because mixing them cancels out the benefits. Isopropyl alcohol and collagen peptide
Copper peptide Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the alcohol first and the peptide later, because the alcohol ruins the peptide. Isopropyl alcohol and copper peptide
Hexapeptide-9 Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and the alcohol later, because the alcohol ruins the peptide. Isopropyl alcohol and hexapeptide-9
Peptide-rich plasma Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum in the morning and the alcohol product at night. Isopropyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma
Triple peptide blend Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum first and the alcohol product later, because they clash and ruin results. Isopropyl alcohol and triple peptide blend
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 Keep apart Apply isopropyl alcohol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 at different times of day, using the alcohol in the morning and the peptide at night. Isopropyl alcohol and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first, because alcohol can ruin the peptide. Isopropyl alcohol and palmitoyl tripeptide-1

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Questions and answers

What does isopropyl alcohol do for the skin?

Isopropyl alcohol acts as a strong solvent in skincare products.

How do you use isopropyl alcohol?

You should keep isopropyl alcohol apart from active ingredients like vitamin C by applying vitamin C in the morning and the alcohol product at night to avoid excessive dryness and irritation.

Should you use isopropyl alcohol in the morning or at night?

When using isopropyl alcohol, apply it at night if you are pairing it with vitamin C or bio-placenta peptides, which should be used in the morning. For other routines, you can use the alcohol product as needed, keeping in mind that it may cause dryness.

Can you use isopropyl alcohol every day?

Yes, you can use isopropyl alcohol every day, but you must keep it apart from certain active ingredients by using them at different times of day to prevent severe dryness and irritation.

Does isopropyl alcohol cause purging or irritation?

Yes, isopropyl alcohol may cause severe dryness and irritation when combined with certain active ingredients.

Which skin types is isopropyl alcohol best for?

Isopropyl alcohol is not recommended as a best choice for any specific skin type because it is a strong solvent that can cause dryness and irritation.

Can you use isopropyl alcohol with benzoyl peroxide?

No, you should keep isopropyl alcohol and benzoyl peroxide apart by using them at different times of day, applying isopropyl alcohol first and benzoyl peroxide later, because combining them causes severe dryness and irritation.

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