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Vitamin C + AHA

Be a bit careful

Be a bit careful. Layering low-pH vitamin C with an AHA can sting, especially on sensitive skin - it's a lot of acid at once, not a catastrophe.

The classic fix: vitamin C in the morning under SPF, and keep the acid for the evening. You get the brightening and the exfoliation without the double-acid session.

If your skin is hardy and both products are well formulated, some people do layer them - but if you're sensitive, rosacea-prone, or new to acids, split them and patch-test.

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