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Lauric acid

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Lauric acid

Lauric acid visibly cuts down blemishes, reduces redness, and calms irritated skin. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and it comes in cleansers. It fits smoothly into a routine, as it works well with glycolic acid, AHA blend glycolic and citric acids, and niacinamide.

Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2019Dermatologic Therapy, 2020International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2023

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What to combine lauric acid with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Glycolic acid Works well Use glycolic acid and lauric acid at different times of day, applying glycolic acid first, because they work best when layered separately. Lauric acid and glycolic acid
AHA blend glycolic and citric acids Works well Apply the acid blend first, then the lauric acid product, because your skin benefits most when the barrier is instantly nourished after exfoliating. Lauric acid and aha blend glycolic and citric acids
Niacinamide Works well Use them at different times of day, applying niacinamide first and lauric acid later, to keep your skin calm and balanced. Lauric acid and niacinamide
Salicylic acid Works well Use them together by applying salicylic acid first and barrier lipids second, because barrier lipids help restore moisture after exfoliation. Lauric acid and salicylic acid
Lactic acid Works well Use them together by applying the lactic acid first and the barrier lipids right after to soothe and lock in moisture. Lauric acid and lactic acid
Mandelic acid Works well Use them in the same routine, applying the mandelic acid first and the lauric acid right after. Lauric acid and mandelic acid
Hyaluronic acid Works well Use them together by applying the hyaluronic acid serum first and following with the lauric acid moisturizer to lock in moisture. Lauric acid and hyaluronic acid
Citric acid Works well Use citric acid and lauric acid together by applying the citric acid first and the lauric acid right after to lock in moisture. Lauric acid and citric acid
Tri-ceramide complex Works well Use them together in your daily routine, because they work as a team to support your skin. Lauric acid and tri-ceramide complex

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Questions and answers

What does lauric acid do for the skin?

Lauric acid helps reduce acne severity and bacterial load. It may also help reduce inflammation and comedones count.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2020Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2019

How do you use lauric acid?

You can use lauric acid as part of your daily routine with compatible ingredients like a tri-ceramide complex, or layer it with acids by applying the exfoliating acid first and the lauric acid product right after.

Should you use lauric acid in the morning or at night?

You can use lauric acid at different times of day depending on your routine, such as using niacinamide first and lauric acid later to keep your skin calm and balanced. When pairing it with glycolic acid, apply glycolic acid first and use the two at separate times of day.

Can you use lauric acid every day?

Yes, you can use lauric acid every day in your daily routine, as it works well with supporting ingredients to keep your skin balanced.

Does lauric acid cause purging or irritation?

Lauric acid is unlikely to cause purging, but it may occasionally cause mild skin irritation depending on your skin type. Using it with soothing partner ingredients helps keep your skin calm and balanced.

Which skin types is lauric acid best for?

Lauric acid is best for oily skin, where Senka Perfect Whip is a High fit, and for oily acne-prone skin, with Senka Perfect Whip also as a High fit. For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Dior La Mousse OFF/ON Foaming Cleanser as a High fit.

Can you use lauric acid with glycolic acid?

Yes, you can use glycolic acid and lauric acid together because they work well. Use them at different times of day, applying glycolic acid first, as they work best when layered separately.

Research on lauric acid

Behind this ingredient guide

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

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    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

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    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

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    Asya Zubkova, MS

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    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

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    Medical Board

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    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

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