Salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Keep them apart
Use them at different times of day, applying salicylic acid first and peptides later, because acids break down peptides. Mixing them makes peptides less effective and wastes their anti-aging benefits. You can use salicylic acid in the morning and peptides at night.
Salicylic acid products
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Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
A$54.00
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
A$29.90
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CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
A$23.99
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Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
A$179.95
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
A$10.70
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Mario Badescu
Drying Lotion
A$50.81
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
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The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
A$22.98
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Paula's Choice
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
A$64.00
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CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
A$16.99
- COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
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Hero Cosmetics
Mighty Patch
A$9.99
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 products
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The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
A$54.10
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The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
A$29.90
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Medik8
Liquid Peptides
A$105.10
- Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
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Clinique
Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum
A$149.95
- Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar
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The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
A$18.00
- ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense
- The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum
- Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer
- DRMTLGY Needle-less Serum
- Valmont Prime Renewing Pack
Questions and answers
Can you use salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 together?
No, you should keep salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 apart by using them in separate steps or routines like AM and PM separation. The acidic environment of salicylic acid breaks peptide bonds and may reduce their effectiveness.
Which goes first, salicylic acid or palmitoyl tripeptide-1?
Salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 should be kept apart in your routine because the acidic environment of salicylic acid may break down peptide bonds and reduce their effectiveness. Instead, apply them in separate steps or at different times of day.
Are salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 good for sensitive skin?
Salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 should be kept apart in your routine because the acidic environment of salicylic acid may break down peptide bonds and reduce their effectiveness, especially on sensitive skin.
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