Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Gluconolactone and Glycolic acid?

Q: Can you mix Gluconolactone and Glycolic acid?

Use these with care. Two exfoliants at once is usually one too many, and a common cause of irritation. Pick one, and alternate days if you want to use both.

Use with careUse these with care.

Gluconolactone Glycolic 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

GluconolactoneGlycolic acid

Use on alternate nights, not the same evening.

GluconolactoneSolid and proven

Efficacy8

Hydration7

Barrier6

Glycolic acidWorth paying for

Efficacy9

Anti-aging7

Brightening4

Skip if: sensitive, compromised barrier, rosacea

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

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