Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Citric Acid?

Use with careUse these with care.

Capryloyl Salicylic AcidCitric Acid

Two exfoliants at once is usually one too many, and a common cause of irritation.

Do this: Pick one, and alternate days if you want to use both.

☀ Morning

Nothing here

☾ Evening

Capryloyl Salicylic AcidCitric Acid

Use on alternate nights, not the same evening.

Capryloyl Salicylic AcidSolid and proven
Efficacy7
Brightening7
Acne7

Skip if: very sensitive, compromised barrier, pregnancy

Ask your doctor in pregnancy
Citric AcidDecent support
Efficacy6
Brightening3
Anti-aging2

Skip if: very sensitive, compromised barrier

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

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