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Can you use Panthenol with Polyglutamic Acid?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.

How to use them

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

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Polyglutamic Acid1% – 3%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Panthenol1% – 5%
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal everything in

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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What Polyglutamic Acid does

A bigger-molecule humectant that forms a moisture-holding film on the skin. It is often paired with hyaluronic acid for plump, long-lasting hydration.

Typical strength
1% – 3%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive And Oily skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Panthenol and Polyglutamic Acid together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.

Which goes first, Panthenol or Polyglutamic Acid?

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

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.

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

Polyglutamic Acid: works morning or night. Apply after toner and before moisturiser, morning or night.

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