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Glycerin and citric acid

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Glycerin and citric acid: work well together

Work well together

Use them together by applying citric acid first and glycerin right after, because the glycerin puts moisture back into the skin. Citric acid can dry out the skin, but glycerin instantly restores water and makes the face feel comfortable. The shopper can use a lower strength of acid or wait a few minutes between steps if it feels too strong.

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 glycerin and citric acid together?

Yes, glycerin and citric acid work well together because glycerin helps replenish moisture and improve skin tolerance after using exfoliating acids. You can find them together in products like Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner, Neutrogena Soothing Clear Turmeric Mist, Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner, NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Micellar Water, and Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Toning Mist.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which goes first, glycerin or citric acid?

Glycerin and citric acid work well together, and you can apply a hydrating serum with glycerin after using an exfoliating product containing citric acid like Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner. This combination helps replenish water content and improve skin tolerance while using acids.

Are glycerin and citric acid good for sensitive skin?

Yes, glycerin and citric acid work well together and are suitable for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin. Applying a hydrating serum or using products like Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner helps replenish water content and improve tolerance when using acids.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Research on glycerin and citric acid

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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