# Camphor oil

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/camphor-oil

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[Camphor oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/camphor) delivers no visible results for the skin according to these study findings. It suits most skin types best and is available in [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum). To use it properly, keep it apart from [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), and [tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex).

This page shows camphor oil products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular [camphor oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/camphor) products

- [Sonage Gommage Exfoliating Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/sonage/gommage-exfoliating-gel/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## What to combine camphor oil with

Ingredient Together How to use them

[Hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) first to hydrate and [camphor oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/camphor) later. [Camphor oil and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-camphor-oil) [Tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex) Keep apart Apply the [tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex) in the morning and camphor oil at night, because strong oils can weaken the skin barrier. [Camphor oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/camphor-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)

From the ingredient rules behind the "Works well with" and "Don't mix with" notes on every product in the Lovi app.

## Questions and answers

### What does camphor oil do for the skin?

[Camphor oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/camphor) helps as a targeted treatment, but it is unlikely to suit everyone because strong oils may weaken the skin barrier. Lovi rates its fit as average for most skin routines when used carefully.

### How do you use camphor oil?

You can use camphor oil at night while applying [tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex) in the morning because strong oils can weaken the skin barrier. You should also keep camphor oil and [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) apart by using them at different times of day, applying hyaluronic acid first to hydrate.

### Should you use camphor oil in the morning or at night?

You should use camphor oil at night because strong oils can weaken the skin barrier during the day.

### Can you use camphor oil every day?

You can use camphor oil every day, but you should apply it at night while using your tri-ceramide complex in the morning.

### Does camphor oil cause purging or irritation?

Camphor oil may cause skin irritation because it is a strong oil that can weaken the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause true skin purging since it is not an active ingredient that accelerates cell turnover.

### Which skin types is camphor oil best for?

Camphor oil is best for oily and acne-prone skin types because it helps clear blemishes and soothe irritation. It is featured in the Sonage Gommage Exfoliating Gel.

### Can you use camphor oil with hyaluronic acid?

You should use camphor oil and hyaluronic acid at different times of day to keep them apart. Apply hyaluronic acid first to hydrate the skin and camphor oil later.

## Combining camphor oil

- Keep them apart: [Hyaluronic acid and camphor oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-camphor-oil)
- Keep them apart: [Camphor oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/camphor-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)

## Brands with camphor oil

- American skincare: [Sonage](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/sonage)

## Related ingredients

- [Hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid)
- [Tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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