Beauty Elixir

Can you use Centella Asiatica with Polyglutamic Acid?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Polyglutamic Acid first, then Centella Asiatica, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Polyglutamic Acid1% – 3%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Centella Asiaticavaries
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal 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 Polyglutamic Acid does

A bigger-molecule humectant that forms a moisture-holding film on the skin. It is often paired with hyaluronic acid for plump, long-lasting hydration.

Typical strength
1% – 3%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive And Oily skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Centella Asiatica and Polyglutamic Acid together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.

Which goes first, Centella Asiatica or Polyglutamic Acid?

Apply Polyglutamic 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 Polyglutamic Acid in the morning or at night?

Polyglutamic Acid: works morning or night. Apply after toner and before moisturiser, morning or night.

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