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Can you mix Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate?

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Fine togetherThey're fine together.

Hyaluronic acidMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

These two actually work well together, and are often formulated side by side.

Routine: You can use these together, morning or night.

Hyaluronic acidWorth paying for
Efficacy8
Hydration8
Barrier4
Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateSolid and proven
Efficacy7
Brightening7
Anti-aging5

Which one goes first?

Apply Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate first

  1. 1Cleanse
  2. 2Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
  3. 3Hyaluronic acid
  4. 4Moisturize

On freshly cleansed skin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate goes on first, then Hyaluronic acid over it. The rule of thumb is thinner and lower-pH first, richer last.

Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: Fine together. They're fine together. These two actually work well together, and are often formulated side by side. Which goes first: Apply Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate first.
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Adding Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate to your routine

  1. Good news first: these two get along, so there is no special order or waiting period to manage.
  2. Still add them one at a time, a week or two apart, so if your skin does react you know which one to look at.

For your skin type Both sit low on the irritation scale, so most skin types get on with them, though sensitive skin should still add one at a time.

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Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, answered

Can you mix Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate?

They're fine together. These two actually work well together, and are often formulated side by side.

Should you use Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate in the morning or at night?

Either. Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate are fine to use together, morning or night.

How should you introduce Hyaluronic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate?

Good news first: these two get along, so there is no special order or waiting period to manage. Still add them one at a time, a week or two apart, so if your skin does react you know which one to look at.

What else should you not mix with Hyaluronic acid?

Nothing else clashes badly with Hyaluronic acid. It fits into most routines, though it is always wise to introduce one new product at a time.

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General guidance, not medical advice. When in doubt, introduce one product at a time, andhere is when to see a dermatologist instead.