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Can you use Aloe Vera with Glycolic Acid?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Aloe Vera cushions Glycolic Acid: it hydrates and supports the barrier while the active does its work. That means less irritation and better results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine at night. Apply Glycolic Acid first, then Aloe Vera, moving from thinnest to thickest texture.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Glycolic Acid5% – 10%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Aloe Veravaries
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal everything in

What Aloe Vera does

A light, soothing hydrator that is a household staple in India. It calms redness and after-sun heat and gives oily skin water-based hydration without heaviness.

Typical strength
varies
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Oily, Combination, Sensitive And Normal skin

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What Glycolic Acid does

The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid, so it penetrates deepest. It dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells for smoother, brighter skin and fades marks, but it is the AHA most likely to sting.

Typical strength
5% – 10%
When
PM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily And Combination skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Aloe Vera and Glycolic Acid together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Aloe Vera cushions Glycolic Acid: it hydrates and supports the barrier while the active does its work. That means less irritation and better results.

Which goes first, Aloe Vera or Glycolic Acid?

Apply Glycolic Acid first, then Aloe Vera. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Aloe Vera in the morning or at night?

Aloe Vera: works morning or night. Use as a gel moisturiser for oily skin in summer, or under a cream in dry weather. Choose products without added alcohol or heavy fragrance.

Should I use Glycolic Acid in the morning or at night?

Glycolic Acid: best at night. Use 2–3 nights a week after cleansing. Skip it on nights you use retinoids. Sunscreen is non-negotiable because AHAs raise sun sensitivity.

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