How to layer AHA/BHA Peel
Does It Mix engine · layering
On its own night, after cleansing, rinsed off as directed.
Where it goes
- Cleanse and dry.
- Apply the peel for the time on the label, then rinse.
- Plain moisturizer only.
- Sunscreen the next morning.
Easy partners
Keep apart
Retinol · No, not togetherVitamin C · Yes, with timingTretinoin · No, not togetherSalicylic Acid · No, not togetherGlycolic Acid · No, not togetherBenzoyl Peroxide · No, not together
Full AM and PM order: layering guide · build yours in the vanity.
Sources
- Kornhauser A, Coelho SG, Hearing VJ. Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010;3:135-142.
- Efficacy of alpha and beta hydroxy acid chemical peels in postacne pigmentation: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022;15(1).