Copper peptide and citric acid
Keep them apart
Use them at different times of day, applying the citric acid first and the copper peptide later, because acids break down peptides. Citric acid makes the skin too acidic, which ruins the peptide's ability to firm and smooth your skin. To fix this, simply use your acid in the morning and your peptide at night, or wait a few minutes between them.
Copper peptide products
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The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
SAR 89.78
- Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
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Good Molecules
Super Peptide Serum
SAR 113.86
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Allies of Skin
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
SAR 448.77
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COSRX
Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
SAR 55.36
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Hero Cosmetics
Rescue Balm
SAR 76.90
- Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream
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Perricone MD
Cold Plasma Plus+
SAR 256.94
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ma:nyo
Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
SAR 145.51
- MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule
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Peach & Lily
Copper Peptide Pro Firming Serum
SAR 252.21
- Theramid Copper Peptide
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
Questions and answers
Can you use copper peptide and citric acid together?
No, copper peptide and citric acid should be kept apart in your routine because the acidic environment can break down the peptide bonds and reduce their effectiveness. Use them in separate steps or alternate routines, such as applying one in the morning and the other at night.
Which goes first, copper peptide or citric acid?
Keep copper peptide and citric acid apart in your routine because the acidic environment destabilizes peptide bonds and reduces their bioactivity. Use acids in a separate step or routine, such as AM and PM separation.
Are copper peptide and citric acid good for sensitive skin?
No, copper peptide and citric acid should be kept apart in your routine because the acidic environment of citric acid may destabilize and reduce the activity of copper peptide. Use them in separate steps or routines, such as AM and PM, to protect sensitive skin from irritation.
Research on copper peptide and citric acid
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