Can You Use Azelaic Acid With Retinol?
Separate or space out
With care.
Azelaic acid is well tolerated and often paired with retinoids, but both increase surface sensitivity during the first few weeks of use.
How to use Azelaic Acid and Retinol
Introduce one at a time. Once both are established, layer azelaic acid first and retinol second, or alternate nights.
General guidance from common dermatological advice, not medical advice. If you use a prescription treatment, follow your prescriber’s instructions.
Layering
Related pairings
- Retinol with AHADo not combine
- Retinol with BHADo not combine
- Retinol with Benzoyl PeroxideDo not combine
- Retinol with Vitamin CSeparate or space out
- PHA with RetinolSeparate or space out
- Niacinamide with RetinolWorks well together
- Centella Asiatica with RetinolWorks well together
- Hyaluronic Acid with RetinolWorks well together
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