Citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Keep them apart
Use them at different times of day by applying the acid in the morning and the peptide at night because the acid ruins the peptide. The acid breaks down the peptide so it stops working properly for your skin. You can easily fix this by using the acid in the morning and the peptide at night.
Citric acid products
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
- Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented)
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Toner
SAR 107.17
- Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel
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SkinCeuticals
Blemish + Age Defense
SAR 458.33
- Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
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E45
Cream
SAR 127.97
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NATURIUM
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
SAR 139.59
- Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser
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Kiehl's
Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash
SAR 241.34
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Micellar Water
SAR 16.56
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Garnier SkinActive
Blackhead Eliminating Scrub
SAR 103.82
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 products
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The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
SAR 89.78
- The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
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Medik8
Liquid Peptides
SAR 418.50
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Shiseido
Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
SAR 593.00
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Clinique
Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum
SAR 316.97
- Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar
- The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA
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ZO Skin Health
Daily Power Defense
SAR 662.61
- The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum
- Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer
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DRMTLGY
Needle-less Serum
SAR 254.55
- Valmont Prime Renewing Pack
Questions and answers
Can you use citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 together?
Keep citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 apart because the low-pH environment of acids may destabilize peptide bonds and reduce their bioactivity. Use them in separate steps or routines, such as separating them into AM and PM.
Which goes first, citric acid or palmitoyl tripeptide-1?
Keep citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 apart by using them in separate steps or routines, such as applying one in the morning and the other at night. The acidic environment of citric acid may destabilize peptide bonds and reduce the bioactivity of palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
Are citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 good for sensitive skin?
Citric acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 are not recommended together for sensitive skin because the low pH of the acid can destabilize the peptide bonds and reduce its activity. You should use them in separate routines or steps to protect your skin barrier.
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