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- 78% of the Deciem Addicts love Alpha Lipoic
- 77% say it has improved their skin
- 68% will repurchase Alpha Lipoic
- Dullness
- Signs of ageing
- Antioxidant support
The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% Reviews, How To Use & Conflicts
Read The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% reviews, when and how to use, conflicts and faqs.
- What is The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% and what does it do?
- How and when do I use The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%?
- Which products conflict with The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%?
- How and when do I use The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%?
- The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% Reviews
- FAQs
- Products similar to The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%
- Price of The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic 6.80$ US/CA/€ | 12.90$AUD | £5.90
What is The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% and what does it do?
The Ordinary Alpha Lipoid Acid 5% falls under 2 categories in The Ordinary range, direct acids, and antioxidants.
Deciem says: Alpha Lipoic Acid is a highly potent antioxidant and can restore a renewed skin appearance, improving visible skin texture and tone when applied topically. This formulation uses an exceptionally high 5% concentration of high-purity Alpha Lipoic Acid. Sounds amazing, doesn´t it?
Before using, please always read the instructions on this product as there are quite a few warnings and conflicts.
Alpha Lipoic Targets
- Dullness
- Signs of ageing
- Antioxidant support
When & how do I use The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%?
- Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% can be used 2 or 3 times a week.
- Apply just a couple of drops onto cleansed skin.
- Deciem recommends using Alpha Lipoic Acid alone.
- Add a moisturizer or oil if needed.
- Let the product get to work on your skin!
- This should not be used daily and a patch test is highly recommended.
Deciem says that this treatment is highly concentrated and should NOT be used daily. Please pay attention to all the instructions on the official page. It´s very important to do a patch test with this product and it is not to be used on irritated or sensitive skin.
Which products conflict with The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%?
- Acids
- Peptides
- EUK 134
- Deciem also advise avoiding using acids directly with Retinols & Pure Vitamin C (please see the explanation from Deciem Below
- The Ordinary products you can and cannot use together.
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 of skin tolerance is subjective.
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The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid Reviews
Rachael Candice Alpha Lipoic Acid is a great antioxidant and gives an amazing glow. It is a little difficult to use if you have a complicated routine, as it conflicts with many other products, but is well worth putting aside a day to use as your only active serum.
Jess @sk.insta.story This is honestly the most brightening product I have ever used. I wish I could use it every day but I think my skin would object quite strenuously to this. This is one of my holy grail products which I will not be without. I would advise buying the NIOD pump (or reusing one from an empty) to make sure this doesn’t oxidize too quickly.
Tracy @my.face.space Alpha Lipoic Acid leaves my face with an incredible morning afterglow. I use once a week so as not to cause any potential irritation. I would hate not to have this as part of my routine!
Nia@niapattenlooks Alpha Lipoic Acid is my favourite nighttime skin treat for glory skin. Love this stuff, love the burnt sugar smell, love the warm feeling it gives. Forever on my repurchase list.
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FAQs
Can I use The Ordinary Caffeine Solution with Alpha Lipoic Acid? Yes, they may be used together.
Is Alpha Lipoic Acid an exfoliator? How do I incorporate it with The Ordinary Lactic Acid in a regime? Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% is a highly potent antioxidant and can restore skin to a renewed appearance, improving visible skin texture and tone when applied topically. Apply 1-2 drops of Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% over the entire face a maximum of 2-3 times per week. This treatment is highly concentrated and daily use is not recommended. Please note that we do not recommend using ALA 5% on irritated or sensitive skin; it can be diluted with most oils per application to reduce strength. If you wish to incorporate Direct Acids and strong antioxidants into your skincare regimen, we suggest using them on alternate evenings and waiting until your skin has adjusted to one before introducing another.
Can I use Alpha Lipoic Acid after Hylamide SubQ Skin and HA? We would suggest avoiding the use of direct acids, including Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%, when using products containing peptides such as SubQ Skin.
I’m currently using the ALA twice a week PM, and Granactive Retinoid 2 Emulsion on every other night. Yes, this is absolutely perfect.
More FAQs
What’s the shelf life of alpha-lipoic acid? It’s been over six months since I’ve been using the same bottle. The shelf life of our products is three years when unopened and stored at room temperature. This is the regulatory threshold for testing. Upon opening, please refer to the period-after-opening (PAO) symbol to identify the lifetime of the product.
I recently purchased the alpha lipoid acid and was wondering where in my regime I should be using it AM or PM and do you recommend using it before/after other specific serums/products? Ideally, we would suggest using your Alpha Lipoic Acid in the PM up to three times per week maximum. We would suggest applying it after your water-based serums but before any heavier oils and creams.
What is the main difference between ALA and Pycnogenol? Can they be used together? ALA is a high-strength antioxidant that helps to renew skin appearance, and improve visible skin texture and tone- this is to be used a maximum of 2-3 times per week. Pycnogenol helps to rejuvenate the skin and enhance skin hydration and elasticity. There is no harm in mixing the two together; however, for best results we recommend layering rather than mixing upon application.
Final Thoughts on Alpha Lipoic Acid
78% of the Deciem Addicts love this product. 77% had no issues with this product and 77% said that Alpha Lipoic has improved their skin. 68% of the Deciem Addicts will be repurchasing this product. These polls featured on Instagram stories.
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