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Potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9

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Potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9: keep them apart

Keep them apart

Use them at different times of day with the peptide first, because high alkalinity ruins the peptide. Potassium hydroxide makes the environment too basic, which breaks down the peptide and stops it from firming your skin. You can wait a while between applying them or use them on separate days.

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Questions and answers

Can you use potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9 together?

No, you should keep potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9 apart in your routine because highly alkaline environments cause peptides to lose their stability and activity.

Which goes first, potassium hydroxide or hexapeptide-9?

Potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9 should be kept apart in your routine because highly alkaline environments cause peptides to lose their stability and activity. Apply them at different times of day to ensure both ingredients work effectively.

Are potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9 good for sensitive skin?

Potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9 should be kept apart in your routine because highly alkaline environments cause peptides to lose their stability and activity.

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