How to use them
Use them in the same routine at night. Apply Lactic Acid first, then Centella Asiatica, moving from thinnest to thickest texture.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Lactic Acid5% – 10%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Centella Asiaticavaries
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
What Centella Asiatica does
The K-beauty hero known as cica (in India, gotu kola or brahmi). It calms irritation and redness and helps a stressed barrier recover. That makes it a perfect sidekick to strong actives.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Oily, Combination, Normal And Dry skin
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What Lactic Acid does
A gentler AHA with a larger molecule. It exfoliates while also acting as a humectant, so it suits dry and sensitive skin that cannot tolerate glycolic acid.
- Typical strength
- 5% – 10%
- When
- PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Normal And Sensitive skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Centella Asiatica and Lactic Acid together?
Yes, and they work even better together. Centella Asiatica cushions Lactic Acid: it hydrates and supports the barrier while the active does its work. That means less irritation and better results.
Which goes first, Centella Asiatica or Lactic Acid?
Apply Lactic Acid first, then Centella Asiatica. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Centella Asiatica in the morning or at night?
Centella Asiatica: works morning or night. Use morning and night. It is ideal on the day after an exfoliation or retinoid night.
Should I use Lactic Acid in the morning or at night?
Lactic Acid: best at night. Use 2–3 nights a week. It is good for beginners to exfoliation. Follow with a moisturiser, and wear SPF the next day.