Ferulic acid and lactic acid
Work well together
Use lactic acid first, then ferulic acid, because antioxidants help protect freshly exfoliated skin. Lactic acid smooths and exfoliates the skin, while ferulic acid provides extra antioxidant defense against daily damage. If your skin feels sensitive, try using them on alternate nights or giving your skin more time to adjust.
Ferulic acid products
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Mad Hippie
Vitamin C Serum
€49.00
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SkinCeuticals
Phloretin CF
€161.75
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Paula's Choice
C15 Super Booster
€59.00
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SkinCeuticals
Silymarin CF
€194.35
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum
€129.99
- NATURIUM Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
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Drunk Elephant
C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum
€83.50
- SkinCeuticals Serum 10
- Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum
- Seoul Ceuticals Day Glow Serum
- SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel
- Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial
Lactic acid products
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
€17.15
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First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
€29.60
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EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
€73.90
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First Aid Beauty
Facial Radiance Pads
€17.25
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CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
€13.29
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cream
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The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
€12.08
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The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
€17.48
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Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
€56.90
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
€122.45
- The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA
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Good Molecules
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
€22.99
Questions and answers
Can you use ferulic acid and lactic acid together?
Yes, lactic acid and ferulic acid work well together by combining exfoliation with antioxidant protection to help shield skin from oxidative stress.
Which goes first, ferulic acid or lactic acid?
Yes, lactic acid goes first during exfoliation, and ferulic acid follows during a recovery or neutralizing step to enhance protection against oxidative stress.
Are ferulic acid and lactic acid good for sensitive skin?
Ferulic acid and lactic acid work well together because antioxidants help enhance post-exfoliation protection from oxidative stress when combined in a neutralizing or recovery step.
Research on ferulic acid and lactic acid
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