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Can you use Ceramides 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 Ceramides, 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
    Ceramidesvaries
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal everything in

What Ceramides does

Lipids that make up about half of your skin barrier. Topping them up reduces water loss, stinging and flakiness, which makes ceramides the best friend of anyone using retinoids or acids.

Typical strength
varies
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combination And Oily 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 Ceramides 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, Ceramides or Polyglutamic Acid?

Apply Polyglutamic Acid first, then Ceramides. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Ceramides in the morning or at night?

Ceramides: works morning or night. Use as your moisturiser step, morning and night. On nights with actives, you can buffer by applying a ceramide cream first.

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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