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Beauty & Personal Care · Chemical Exfoliants (AHA / BHA)

Can I use a chemical exfoliant with retinol or vitamin C?

Reviewer consensus

Many users report irritation when stacking strong actives on the same night, so a common approach is to alternate exfoliating acids with retinoids on different evenings and reserve vitamin C for mornings. Daily sunscreen is widely emphasized because all of these acids increase sun sensitivity.

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