# Salicylic acid and lactobionic acid

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia.

Work well together

Use them together in the same routine, applying [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid) first and then [lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lactobionic-acid). They balance each other out. Salicylic acid clears out pores while the lactobionic acid adds moisture to keep skin from feeling dry or irritated. If you feel any mild tingling, you can switch to using them on alternate nights or look for gentler strengths.

[The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15002656/) [A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15002657/)

- [All about salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid)
- [All about lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lactobionic-acid)

### [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid) products

- [Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/paula-s-choice/skin-perfecting-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 263.52 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07D8DBS7S?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Medicube Zero Pore Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/medicube/zero-pore-pad/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 64.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0CVRCR6VF?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/renewing-sa-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 42.85 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00U1YCRD8?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/dermalogica/daily-microfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 157.51 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B001VMJSCW?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/the-ordinary/salicylic-acid-2-solution/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [SAR 159.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-roche-posay/effaclar-medicated-gel-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/the-ordinary/aha-30-bha-2-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 86.23 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B09DP7P4QN?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/paula-s-choice/10-azelaic-acid-booster/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 275.52 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00V4PNAI4?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cerave/sa-lotion-for-rough-and-bumpy-skin/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/bha-blackhead-power-liquid/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 328.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B074DTJ1H1?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/hero-cosmetics/mighty-patch/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [SAR 55.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B09NNF2DXX?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lactobionic-acid) products

- [Verb Ghost Exfoliating Scalp Nectar](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/verb/ghost-exfoliating-scalp-nectar/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Moisture Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/elemis/pro-collagen-marine-moisture-essence/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [SAR 441.45 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B08RTFMJQ9?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/elemis/pro-collagen-tri-acid-peel/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [Benton PHA Peeling Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/benton/pha-peeling-toner/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit — [SAR 597.89 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07X9KNV8S?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [VT COSMETICS Cica Skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/vt-cosmetics/cica-skin/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/estee-lauder/perfectly-clean-multi-action-toning-lotion-refiner/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [SAR 199.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00CAUJJM8?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Pad](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/cosrx/full-fit-propolis-synergy-pad/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [SAR 20.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0936FT8HK?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/mz-skin/cleanse-and-clarify-dual-action-aha-cleanser-and-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 714.82 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07D5J95NG?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [MZ Skin Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/mz-skin/radiance-and-renewal-instant-clarity-refining-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 441.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B07JC6S9HN?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Can you use salicylic acid and lactobionic acid together?

Yes, you can use [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid) and [lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lactobionic-acid) together to get gentler exfoliation and added hydration. This combination is ideal for beginners or sensitive, acne-prone skin, and you can find both ingredients together in Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution.

### Which goes first, salicylic acid or lactobionic acid?

Salicylic acid and lactobionic acid work well together to provide gentler exfoliation and hydration, making this combination ideal for beginners or sensitive acne-prone skin in products like Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution.

### Are salicylic acid and lactobionic acid good for sensitive skin?

Yes, salicylic acid and lactobionic acid work well together to provide gentler exfoliation and hydration for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Lovi rates this combination as High. You can find both ingredients in Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution.

## Research on salicylic acid and lactobionic acid

- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Clinical tolerance and efficacy of capryloyl salicylic acid peel compared to a glycolic acid peel in subjects with fine lines/wrinkles and hyperpigmented skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146601/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Effects of lactobionic acid peel, aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion, and both procedures on skin hydration, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30661294/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20367666/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30859734/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment of acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23545907/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013

## Other combinations

- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-glycerin)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/panthenol-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Retinol and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/retinol-and-salicylic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/niacinamide-and-salicylic-acid)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-linoleic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Salicylic acid and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc gluconate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-gluconate)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-oxide)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and zinc sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc-sulfate)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hyaluronic-acid)
- Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Lactobionic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lactobionic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Lactic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Vitamin C and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-bio-placenta-peptides)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hexapeptide)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-allantoin)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and bisabolol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-bisabolol)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/adapalene-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-retinal)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-retinoid-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-tretinoin)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-gluconolactone)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-lactic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-salicylic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and titanium dioxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-titanium-dioxide)
- Work well together: [Green tea and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/green-tea-and-salicylic-acid)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and resveratrol](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-resveratrol)
- Work well together: [Salicylic acid and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-vitamin-e)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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