Allantoin and lactic acid
Work well together
Use them together by applying lactic acid first and then allantoin, because allantoin calms down the irritation caused by the acid. Lactic acid smooths and brightens the skin, while allantoin helps soothe redness and supports your skin barrier. If your skin feels sensitive, try using a gentler acid strength or wait longer between applying the two.
Allantoin products
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€22.50
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Aestura
Atobarrier 365 Cream
€31.00
- Mederma Advanced Scar Gel
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First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream
€49.95
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COSRX
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
€9.03
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COSRX
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
€23.90
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
€11.50
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€18.70
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
€24.90
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleanser
€13.50
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
- Vitamasques Lip Mask
Lactic acid products
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
€16.98
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First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
€25.02
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EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
€72.80
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First Aid Beauty
Facial Radiance Pads
€17.25
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CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
€14.75
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cream
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The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
€10.16
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The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
€17.50
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Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
€282.20
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
€168.25
- The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA
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Good Molecules
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
€20.99
Questions and answers
Can you use allantoin and lactic acid together?
Yes, you can use allantoin and lactic acid together because allantoin helps support barrier recovery and reduces irritation from the acid. Products like ILIA Beauty The Base Face Milk, Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration, and Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser feature both ingredients.
Which goes first, allantoin or lactic acid?
Allantoin and lactic acid work well together, and products like ILIA Beauty The Base Face Milk, Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration, and Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser combine them to support barrier recovery and help reduce irritation.
Are allantoin and lactic acid good for sensitive skin?
Allantoin and lactic acid work well together to support barrier recovery and help reduce the irritation risk from acids, making them suitable for sensitive, reactive, and dry skin. You can find this combination in products like ILIA Beauty The Base Face Milk, Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration, and Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser.
Research on allantoin and lactic acid
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