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Can you use Licorice Extract with Zinc PCA?

Safe to mix

Yes, it is safe.

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

How to use them

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

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Licorice Extractvaries (glabridin ~0.5%), wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Zinc PCA1%
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal everything in

What Licorice Extract does

Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.

Typical strength
varies (glabridin ~0.5%)
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry 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 Licorice Extract and Zinc PCA together?

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

Which goes first, Licorice Extract or Zinc PCA?

Apply Licorice Extract first, then Zinc PCA. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Licorice Extract in the morning or at night?

Licorice Extract: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily. It pairs well with niacinamide, arbutin or vitamin C for dark spots.

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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