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Can you mix Hyaluronic acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1?

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Fine togetherThey're fine together.

Hyaluronic acidPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Decent support
Efficacy6
Anti-aging6
Barrier3

Which one goes first?

Apply Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 first

  1. 1Cleanse
  2. 2Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  3. 3Hyaluronic acid
  4. 4Moisturize

On freshly cleansed skin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 goes on first, then Hyaluronic acid over it. The rule of thumb is thinner and lower-pH first, richer last.

Hyaluronic acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1: Fine together. They're fine together. These two actually work well together, and are often formulated side by side. Which goes first: Apply Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 first.
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Adding Hyaluronic acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 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 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, answered

Can you mix Hyaluronic acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1?

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

Should you use Hyaluronic acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the morning or at night?

Either. Hyaluronic acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 are fine to use together, morning or night.

How should you introduce Hyaluronic acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1?

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.