Beauty Elixir

Can you use Ferulic Acid with Urea?

Safe to mix

Yes, it is safe.

There is no known chemical conflict between Ferulic Acid and Urea, 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 Urea, 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
    Urea5% – 10% (face), up to 40% (feet)
  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 Urea does

A natural moisturising factor that pulls water into skin. At 10% and above it also softens rough, flaky patches. It is excellent for very dry skin, keratosis pilaris and cracked heels.

Typical strength
5% – 10% (face), up to 40% (feet)
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal And Sensitive skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Ferulic Acid and Urea together?

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

Which goes first, Ferulic Acid or Urea?

Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Urea. 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 Urea in the morning or at night?

Urea: works morning or night. Use 5–10% on the face or body daily. Higher strengths can sting on broken or freshly exfoliated skin.

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