What skin types is Citric Acid good for?

Citric Acid is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Citric Acid?

Citric Acid works well with Vitamin C, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Citric Acid safe to use every day?

Citric Acid can generally be used in the evening. Recommended concentration: 0.5–10%; most products use low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Citric Acid

Citric Acid

Also known as: 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid

AHAExfoliatingpH adjuster

“A gentle AHA from citrus that adjusts pH and mildly exfoliates.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Won't clog pores

Use when

Evening

Concentration

0.5–10%;

What it does

Citric acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from citrus fruits. In most skincare formulations it is used primarily as a pH adjuster to bring products to the optimal acid range. At higher concentrations it functions as a mild exfoliant. It also acts as an antioxidant and chelating agent.

Benefits

Adjusts product pH for optimal active ingredient performance
Mild exfoliating properties at higher concentrations
Antioxidant activity
Helps brighten skin tone with regular use

How to layer

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skinNormal skinOily skinCombination skin

Works well with

Vitamin C ›Glycolic Acid ›Niacinamide ›

Heads up

⚠At higher exfoliating concentrations, may irritate sensitive skin
⚠Increases photosensitivity — use SPF in the morning

How to use

Typically a supporting ingredient. When used as an AHA exfoliant, apply at night and follow with SPF.

Typical concentration: 0.5–10%; most products use low concentrations for pH adjustment

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