How to use them
Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Vitamin C first, then Aloe Vera, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Vitamin C10% – 20%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Aloe Veravaries
- 4Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning
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 Vitamin C does
A powerful antioxidant that brightens dull skin, fades dark spots and boosts your sunscreen's protection against free radicals. Pure L-ascorbic acid works best at a low pH and oxidises (turns orange) quickly.
- Typical strength
- 10% – 20%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Aloe Vera and Vitamin C together?
Yes, and they work even better together. Aloe Vera cushions Vitamin C: 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 Vitamin C?
Apply Vitamin C 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 Vitamin C in the morning or at night?
Vitamin C: best in the morning. Apply in the morning on clean skin before moisturiser and sunscreen. Store it away from light and heat, and throw it out once it turns dark orange.