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Can you use Lactic Acid with Vitamin E?

Safe to mix

Yes, it is safe.

There is no known chemical conflict between Lactic Acid and Vitamin E, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (hydration), so together they reinforce each other.

How to use them

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

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Lactic Acid5% – 10%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Vitamin E0.5% – 1%
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal everything in

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 Vitamin E does

An oil-soluble antioxidant that protects skin lipids from damage and noticeably stabilises vitamin C. It is heavy in pure form, so it is better inside formulas than straight from a capsule.

Typical strength
0.5% – 1%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal And Sensitive skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Lactic Acid and Vitamin E together?

Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Lactic Acid and Vitamin E, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (hydration), so together they reinforce each other.

Which goes first, Lactic Acid or Vitamin E?

Apply Lactic Acid first, then Vitamin E. 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 Vitamin E in the morning or at night?

Vitamin E: works morning or night. Look for it combined with vitamin C and ferulic acid. Very oily or acne-prone skin should avoid pure vitamin E oil.

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