Can I use Ammonium Lactate with Retinol?
Use with care
Ammonium Lactate and Retinol are both potent actives that increase cell turnover or lower skin pH. Layering them in the same routine can over-exfoliate, compromise the skin barrier, and cause irritation. If you want both, use them on alternate days or at different times (one AM, one PM).
Ammonium LactateExfoliant
- ✓Mild AHA exfoliation via reduced corneocyte cohesion
- ✓Humectant, natural-moisturizing-factor hydration
- ✓Buffers formula pH
- ⚠CIR-assessed safe up to 10% at final formulation pH
- ⚠Sun sensitivity common to AHAs
RetinolActive
- ✓Smooths fine lines
- ✓Improves texture
- ✓Helps with acne
- ⚠Irritation and peeling
- ⚠Sun sensitivity
- ⚠Not for pregnancy
Products with Ammonium Lactate
Products with Retinol
TreatmentPür
4 in 1 Correcting Primer Dark Spot Corrector
TreatmentROC
Retinol Patches, Deep Wrinkle
SerumROC
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules
MoisturizerBliss
Youth Got This Pure Retinol Moisturizer
MoisturizerROC
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
MoisturizerSulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX