Ferulic acid and lactic acid
Work well together
Use lactic acid first, then ferulic acid, because antioxidants help protect freshly exfoliated skin. Lactic acid smooths and exfoliates the skin, while ferulic acid provides extra antioxidant defense against daily damage. If your skin feels sensitive, try using them on alternate nights or giving your skin more time to adjust.
Ferulic acid products
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Mad Hippie
Vitamin C Serum
CA$42.99
- SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF
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Paula's Choice
C15 Super Booster
CA$84.00
- SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum
CA$97.00
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NATURIUM
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
CA$40.06
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Drunk Elephant
C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum
CA$108.02
- SkinCeuticals Serum 10
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Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum
CA$71.73
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Seoul Ceuticals
Day Glow Serum
CA$24.99
- SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel
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Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial
CA$92.00
Lactic acid products
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
CA$33.99
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First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
CA$46.00
- EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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First Aid Beauty
Facial Radiance Pads
CA$33.00
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CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
CA$21.26
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cream
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The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
CA$14.90
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The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
CA$22.70
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Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
CA$38.00
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
CA$124.00
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The Ordinary
Lactic Acid 5% + HA
CA$10.70
- Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Questions and answers
Can you use ferulic acid and lactic acid together?
Yes, lactic acid and ferulic acid work well together by combining exfoliation with antioxidant protection to help shield skin from oxidative stress.
Which goes first, ferulic acid or lactic acid?
Yes, lactic acid goes first during exfoliation, and ferulic acid follows during a recovery or neutralizing step to enhance protection against oxidative stress.
Are ferulic acid and lactic acid good for sensitive skin?
Ferulic acid and lactic acid work well together because antioxidants help enhance post-exfoliation protection from oxidative stress when combined in a neutralizing or recovery step.
Research on ferulic acid and lactic acid
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