Beauty Elixir

Can you use Ferulic Acid with Panthenol?

Safe to mix

Yes, it is safe.

There is no known chemical conflict between Ferulic Acid and Panthenol, and neither makes the other less effective.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Panthenol, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Ferulic Acid0.5%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Panthenol1% – 5%
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

What Ferulic Acid does

A plant antioxidant best known for stabilising vitamins C and E. Together the trio roughly doubles photoprotection compared with vitamin C alone.

Typical strength
0.5%
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Dry, Combination And Oily skin

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What Panthenol does

Pro-vitamin B5. It draws in moisture, calms redness and speeds up barrier repair. It shows up in "recovery" creams for good reason.

Typical strength
1% – 5%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Sensitive, Dry, Normal, Combination And Oily skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Ferulic Acid and Panthenol together?

Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ferulic Acid and Panthenol, and neither makes the other less effective.

Which goes first, Ferulic Acid or Panthenol?

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

Should I use Ferulic Acid in the morning or at night?

Ferulic Acid: best in the morning. Use in the morning under sunscreen, ideally in a combined C + E + Ferulic serum.

Should I use Panthenol in the morning or at night?

Panthenol: works morning or night. Use daily. It is especially useful after over-exfoliation or sunburn.

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