Panthenol and salicylic acid
Work well together
Use salicylic acid first to clear pores, then apply panthenol to restore moisture, because hydrating ingredients balance out the drying effects of exfoliants. Salicylic acid sweeps away dead skin and excess oil, while panthenol soothes the skin and puts moisture back. If your skin feels too dry or irritated, you can switch to a gentler strength or leave more time between applying the two products.
Panthenol products
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Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleanser
CA$17.97
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
CA$30.56
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CA$24.99
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CeraVe
Healing Ointment
CA$35.79
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La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5+
CA$29.95
- Mederma Advanced Scar Gel
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The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
CA$12.00
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NIVEA
Creme
CA$15.98
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
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Torriden
Dive In Serum
CA$21.97
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RoC
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
CA$39.99
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Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser
CA$17.98
Salicylic acid products
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Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
CA$52.00
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
CA$33.99
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CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
CA$20.96
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Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
CA$29.50
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
CA$8.69
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Mario Badescu
Drying Lotion
CA$34.95
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La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
CA$31.95
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Paula's Choice
10% Azelaic Acid Booster
CA$58.00
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CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
CA$21.26
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Hero Cosmetics
Mighty Patch
CA$31.78
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CeraVe
SA Cream
CA$30.99
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cream
Questions and answers
Can you use panthenol and salicylic acid together?
Panthenol and salicylic acid work well together because panthenol restores moisture balance to offset the dryness and irritation caused by salicylic acid. You can find them combined in products like Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf, Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub, COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner, Lanc么me Hydra Zen Gel Cream, and NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Which goes first, panthenol or salicylic acid?
Panthenol and salicylic acid work well together, as panthenol helps offset potential dryness and irritation from salicylic acid. You can find both ingredients in products like Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf, Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub, and COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002BioMed Research International, 2020
Are panthenol and salicylic acid good for sensitive skin?
Yes, panthenol and salicylic acid work well together because panthenol restores moisture balance to offset the dryness and irritation from salicylic acid. Products like Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf, Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub, COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner, Lanc么me Hydra Zen Gel Cream, and NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR combine these ingredients.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Research on panthenol and salicylic acid
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