Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Benzoyl Peroxide and Vitamin C (LAA)?

Q: Can you mix Benzoyl Peroxide and Vitamin C (LAA)?

These clash. Benzoyl peroxide oxidizes pure vitamin C, so used at the same time each one can cancel the other out. Use them at different times of day, vitamin C in the morning and benzoyl peroxide later.

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Benzoyl Peroxide Vitamin C (LAA)

Benzoyl peroxide oxidizes pure vitamin C, so used at the same time each one can cancel the other out.

Do this: Use them at different times of day, vitamin C in the morning and benzoyl peroxide later.

☀ Morning

Vitamin C (LAA)

☾ Evening

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl PeroxideWorth paying for

Acne10

Efficacy9

Anti-aging4

Skip if: very sensitive, compromised barrier, pregnancy

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

Vitamin C (LAA)Worth paying for

Brightening10

Efficacy9

Anti-aging7

Skip if: very sensitive, rosacea

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

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General guidance, not medical advice. When in doubt, introduce one product at a time.