Ingredient pairing

Can you mix Papain and Phytic Acid?

Q: Can you mix Papain and Phytic 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.

Papain Phytic 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

PapainPhytic Acid

Use on alternate nights, not the same evening.

PapainPromising, not proven

Efficacy6

Acne4

Anti-aging4

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

Ask your doctor in pregnancy

Phytic AcidPromising, not proven

Efficacy7

Brightening7

Barrier3

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