Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma
Keep them apart
Use them at different times of day, applying salicylic acid first and peptides later, because mixing them makes the peptides less effective. Salicylic acid is too acidic for peptides, breaking down their helpful anti-aging powers before they can work. You can change your routine by using the acid in the morning and your peptide product at night.
Salicylic acid products
- Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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Medicube
Zero Pore Pad
S$36.48
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CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
S$28.59
- Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
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The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
S$23.22
- Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster
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CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
S$31.36
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COSRX
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
S$17.75
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Hero Cosmetics
Mighty Patch
S$25.75
Peptide-rich plasma products
- Eighth Day Regenerative Serum
Questions and answers
Can you use salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma together?
Keep salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma apart because the acidic environment of salicylic acid may break peptide bonds and reduce their activity. Use them in separate steps or routines instead.
Which goes first, salicylic acid or peptide-rich plasma?
Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma should be kept apart in your routine because the acidic environment of salicylic acid may break down peptide bonds and reduce their activity. Use them in separate steps or routines instead.
Are salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma good for sensitive skin?
Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma should be kept apart in your routine because the acidic environment of salicylic acid may break peptide bonds and reduce their effectiveness. Use them in separate steps or routines instead.
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