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Glycolic acid and azelaic acid

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Glycolic acid and azelaic acid: keep them apart

Keep them apart

Use them on alternate nights, applying glycolic acid first and azelaic acid next, because combining them causes too much irritation. Using both together can over-exfoliate your skin and cause redness, peeling, or irritation. You can try a lower strength of each product or leave more time between them to let your skin adjust.

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Questions and answers

Can you use glycolic acid and azelaic acid together?

No, you should keep glycolic acid and azelaic acid apart in your routine because combining them may lead to over-exfoliation and inflammation. Instead, you can alternate their use on different days or use products like StriVectin Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads separately.

Which goes first, glycolic acid or azelaic acid?

Keep glycolic acid and azelaic acid apart in your routine by using them on alternate days, or find them together in StriVectin Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads. Combining them in the same routine over-exfoliates the skin and may lead to inflammation.

Are glycolic acid and azelaic acid good for sensitive skin?

Keep glycolic acid and azelaic acid apart in your routine, as combining them may lead to over-exfoliation and inflammation. They are suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive and acne-prone, when you alternate their use or buffer them with soothing actives.

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Behind this pairing advice

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