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Glycolic acid and glycerin

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Glycolic acid and glycerin: work well together

Work well together

Use glycolic acid and glycerin together by applying the acid first and following with glycerin, because glycerin helps keep the skin hydrated. Glycolic acid can sometimes dry out the skin, while glycerin helps put moisture back in to keep the skin comfortable. If the skin feels sensitive, the shopper can use a gentler strength of the acid or wait longer between steps.

Effects of water activity and low molecular weight humectants on skin permeability and hydration dynamics - a double-blind, randomized and controlled studyThe efficiency of humectants as skin moisturizers in the presence of oil

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Questions and answers

Can you use glycolic acid and glycerin together?

Yes, you can use glycolic acid and glycerin together because humectants help replenish water content and improve skin tolerance after exfoliation. Products like NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Chemical Exfoliator and SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser combine these ingredients effectively.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which goes first, glycolic acid or glycerin?

Glycolic acid goes first because it is an exfoliant applied to clean skin, followed by glycerin to replenish hydration and improve tolerance. You can find both ingredients together in products like NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Chemical Exfoliator and SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser.

Are glycolic acid and glycerin good for sensitive skin?

Yes, glycolic acid and glycerin work well together, and Lovi rates their fit as Superior for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin. Combining them helps maintain hydration and improves tolerance since acids may temporarily disrupt the barrier while glycerin replenishes water content.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Research on glycolic acid and glycerin

Behind this pairing advice

Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules our 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.

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    Nadia Kapleva, MS

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    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

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    Asya Zubkova, MS

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    Elina Nazarenko, MD

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    Victoria Derkova, MS

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    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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