Allantoin and citric acid
Work well together
Use them together by applying the citric acid first and the allantoin right after, because it helps calm down any stinging. Citric acid helps smooth and brighten the skin, while allantoin calms irritation and speeds up healing. If your skin feels sensitive, you can try a gentler product or wait longer between applying them.
Allantoin products
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
$15.88
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Aestura
Atobarrier 365 Cream
$32.00
- Mederma Advanced Scar Gel
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First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream
$20.00
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COSRX
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
$11.90
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COSRX
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
$17.50
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
$12.50
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
$21.85
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
$16.50
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleanser
$13.50
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
$24.99
- Vitamasques Lip Mask
Citric acid products
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
$6.70
- Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented)
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Toner
$13.25
- Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel
- SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense
- Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
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E45
Cream
$9.99
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NATURIUM
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
$18.99
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Kiehl's
Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash
$39.00
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Micellar Water
$11.91
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Garnier SkinActive
Blackhead Eliminating Scrub
$8.69
- Heritage Store Rosewater Toner
Questions and answers
Can you use allantoin and citric acid together?
Yes, you can use allantoin and citric acid together because allantoin helps support barrier recovery and reduces the irritation risk from the acid. You can find them combined in products like Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker and Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser.
Which goes first, allantoin or citric acid?
Allantoin and citric acid work well together because soothing agents help counteract acid-induced irritation. You can find both ingredients combined in products like Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker and Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser.
Are allantoin and citric acid good for sensitive skin?
Allantoin and citric acid work well together for sensitive skin because allantoin helps support barrier recovery and reduces the irritation risk from the acid. You can find them together in products like Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker and Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser.
Research on allantoin and citric acid
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