Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Gluconolactone and Papain?

Q: Can you mix Gluconolactone and Papain?

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 Papain

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

GluconolactonePapain

Use on alternate nights, not the same evening.

GluconolactoneSolid and proven

Efficacy8

Hydration7

Barrier6

PapainPromising, not proven

Efficacy6

Acne4

Anti-aging4

Skip if: very sensitive, rosacea, compromised barrier, papaya allergy

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

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