Can you use vitamin C and benzoyl peroxide together?
Keep them apart. Use vitamin C in the morning and benzoyl peroxide at night.
One in the morning, one at night
MorningVitamin CNightBenzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide can break down vitamin C, so keep them apart.
Keep them in separate routines, and wear sunscreen in the morning.
How to use both
Benzoyl peroxide can break down vitamin C, so layering them wastes your vitamin C.
Morning: vitamin C, moisturizer, sunscreen. Night: benzoyl peroxide where you need it.
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Questions
Can I use a benzoyl peroxide wash in the morning?
If you’d rather, yes: rinse it off, then use vitamin C at night instead. Just don’t layer them.
Why does benzoyl peroxide affect vitamin C?
It’s an oxidizer, and vitamin C is an antioxidant that’s easily used up by it.
Will my vitamin C still work?
Yes, as long as they’re in separate routines.
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