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Can you use Ceramides with Zinc PCA?

Safe to mix

Yes, it is safe.

There is no known chemical conflict between Ceramides and Zinc PCA, and neither makes the other less effective.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Zinc PCA first, then Ceramides, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Zinc PCA1%, 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 Zinc PCA does

Zinc salts help regulate sebum and have mild anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. That is why zinc so often appears next to niacinamide in oil-control serums.

Typical strength
1%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Oily And Combination skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Ceramides and Zinc PCA together?

Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ceramides and Zinc PCA, and neither makes the other less effective.

Which goes first, Ceramides or Zinc PCA?

Apply Zinc PCA 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 Zinc PCA in the morning or at night?

Zinc PCA: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily. It works best as part of a niacinamide or oil-control serum.

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