- 80% of the Deciem Addicts love this
- 79% say it has improved their skin
- 71% will repurchase it
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% reviews
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- What is Lactic Acid 5%?
- What does Lactic Acid 5% do?
- Which products does Lactic Acid 5% conflict with?
- How and when do I use Lactic Acid 5%?
- Reviews of The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5%
- Similar products to Lactic Acid 5%
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A quick look at Lactic Acid 5%
| What is Lactic Acid 5%? | A milder exfoliator that works to reveal smoother skin. |
| Lactic Acid Targets | Dullness, Uneven Skin Tone, Textural Irregularities |
| When & How To Use | Use in the evening. Apply to dry skin after cleansing. |
| Conflicts | Peptides Incl. Copper Peptides, Direct Acids, EUK 134, Retinol/Retinoids, Direct Vitamin C & Niacinamide Powder. Always check The Ordinary website as conflicts are updated. |
| Size & Price | 30ml. Check the price in your currency here. |
| Period After Opening | 12 months once opened |
| Warnings | Patch test before using. Always read the label. |
What Is The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% & What Does It Do?
This 5% Lactic Acid is a mild superficial peeling formulation. Lactic Acid is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) which exfoliates the top surface of the skin. Like the red peel, the AHA 30% + BHA 2% and Glycolic Acid, this also has the Tasmanian pepper-berry which is known to reduce signs of inflammation and sensitivity which can occur with exfoliation/use of acids. Once you have used the 5% Lactic Acid you could look at the 10% which is stronger.
Lactic Acid 5% is great for even tone, textural irregularities, and fine lines. I personally love these Lactic Acids as they leave your skin feeling so smooth and soft.
How & When Do I Use Lactic Acid 5%?
Lactic Acid is a water-based product so if you have looked at the how-to layer The Ordinary, page you will know that water-based products are applied first and acids should be applied to cleansed, dry skin.
Add a couple of drops into the palm of your hands and apply to your face avoiding the eye area. Acids should really only be used in the evening because AHAs can make your skin sensitive to the sun. For more in-depth information about Lactic Acid including ingredients and precautions, please see The Ordinary website.
Which Products Conflict With Lactic Acid 5%?
- Peptides including Copper Peptides
- EUK 134
- Niacinamide Powder
- Other Acids, Retinol/Retinoids and Direct Vitamin Cs
This is the response from Deciem about Acids & Peptides.
Our rule against combining strong antioxidants only applies to our products containing copper peptides. We would not recommend combining direct acids with peptides due to the susceptibility of peptides to hydrolysis (which breaks the bonds between peptides, reducing their efficacy and making them into individual amino acids). At low pH, the peptides undergo processes such as deamidation (the removal of an amide group) and oxidation, which compromise the activity of the peptides.
Having said that, if you have previously combined peptides with acids and have not experienced any negative side effects or discoloration, you may continue to combine the two products as so as the combination does not pose any potential harm. Our recommendations are meant to serve as a preventative measure to avoid any incompatibility between those combinations and also because skin tolerance is subjective.
FAQS about Lactic Acid
These faqs have been answered by Deciem on Social Media
Can I use Lactic Acid 5% if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding? Lactic Acid 5% is an AHA, Alpha Hydroxy Acid which is ok to use whilst pregnant or breastfeeding. As many countries vary, it is important to talk with your doctor and check the ingredients thoroughly.
Can I use Lactic Acid with Salicylic Acid? Deciem says it´s best to use on alternate nights. You shouldn’t use Lactic Acid with any of the conflict products listed above.
Do I wash Lactic Acid off? No, you apply to dry skin directly after cleansing and follow with your other products.
Can I go straight to Lactic Acid 10%? It´s recommended to start with 5% and build up to the 10%. From personal experience, the 10% can sting a little.
Is it ok to use The Ordinary Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid after the Lactic Acid? Yes, you may.
Can I use Lactic Acid with Niacinamide? Yes, you may.
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% Reviews
You can see these reviews and read many more by the followers on Instagram.
TP says: Yes😍 love it , yes💕 it has improved my skin, nope no problems!😄 And maybe will repurchase 💜 I feel like it perfectly paved the way for slightly stronger acids for me. A great product!
flickanow says 😍I absolutely adore it💕My first peeling solution, my first exfoliator. I use it once a week at night🌙followed by Natural Moisturizing Factors & HA🌸🌺🌼skin looks so nice in the morning. Will repurchase 5⭐️
Auds says: Love it 10 /10 had rosacea flare-up, used this and it was 90% gone next morning, I use it every night now, first hyaluronic acid, buffet, lactic acid, then 30 mins later thick night cream, skin looks amazing, I’m 45 skin never looked this good
Final Thoughts On The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5%
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% is a well-loved product. 80% of the Deciem Addicts love it whilst 79% say they have seen an improvement in their skin. 84% had no problems using this product and 71% of the Deciem Addicts will be repurchasing it.
Which Products Are Similar To The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5%
You could look at The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% and also NIOD NAAP
