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Niacinamide and lactic acid

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Niacinamide and lactic acid: depends on the strength

Depends on the strength

Use them at different times of day, applying lactic acid first and niacinamide later, because strong acids can clash with niacinamide. Mixing them in the same routine can cause temporary redness and flushing on the skin. You can avoid this by waiting thirty minutes between steps or using them in separate routines.

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Questions and answers

Can you use niacinamide and lactic acid together?

Using niacinamide and lactic acid together depends on the product strength, so you should separate them by at least thirty minutes or use them in different routines to avoid irritation. Lovi gives this combination an Average fit.

Which goes first, niacinamide or lactic acid?

You should avoid combining niacinamide and strong lactic acid in the same routine, or separate them by at least 30 minutes to prevent flushing and irritation. Alternatively, you can use them in different routines such as morning and night.

Are niacinamide and lactic acid good for sensitive skin?

Niacinamide and lactic acid depend on the strength for sensitive skin because strong acids can cause flushing and irritation when combined with niacinamide. You should separate them by at least thirty minutes or use them in different routines.

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Behind this pairing advice

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