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Can you use Lactic Acid with Sunscreen?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Lactic Acid works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results, and you are more likely to burn and tan while using it.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine at night. Apply Lactic Acid first, then Sunscreen, moving from thinnest to thickest texture.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Lactic Acid5% – 10%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    SunscreenSPF 30 – 50, PA+++
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

What Lactic Acid does

A gentler AHA with a larger molecule. It exfoliates while also acting as a humectant, so it suits dry and sensitive skin that cannot tolerate glycolic acid.

Typical strength
5% – 10%
When
PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal And Sensitive skin

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What Sunscreen does

The single most effective anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation product. In India's high-UV climate it decides whether every other active in your routine actually works.

Typical strength
SPF 30 – 50, PA+++
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Lactic Acid and Sunscreen together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Lactic Acid works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results, and you are more likely to burn and tan while using it.

Which goes first, Lactic Acid or Sunscreen?

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

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

Lactic Acid: best at night. Use 2–3 nights a week. It is good for beginners to exfoliation. Follow with a moisturiser, and wear SPF the next day.

Should I use Sunscreen in the morning or at night?

Sunscreen: best in the morning. Use two finger-lengths for face and neck as the last morning step, every day, including indoors near windows. Reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.

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