How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Zinc PCA first, then Vitamin E, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Zinc PCA1%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Vitamin E0.5% – 1%
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
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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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 Vitamin E and Zinc PCA together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Vitamin E and Zinc PCA, and neither makes the other less effective.
Which goes first, Vitamin E or Zinc PCA?
Apply Zinc PCA first, then Vitamin E. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
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.
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.