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Morning vs evening application

Morning routine: HA serum (hydration for day) Moisturizer with SPF Sunscreen (if moisturizer doesn't have adequate SPF) Evening routine: HA serum Richer moisturizer Optional: Retinol (compatible with HA and most peptides) Can use both AM and PM: HA and peptide

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  • Morning routine:
  • HA serum (hydration for day)
  • Moisturizer with SPF
  • Sunscreen (if moisturizer doesn't have adequate SPF)
  • Evening routine:
  • HA serum
  • Richer moisturizer
  • Optional: Retinol (compatible with HA and most peptides)
  • Can use both AM and PM:
  • HA and peptides are gentle enough for twice-daily use
  • Consistency improves results
  • More frequent application = better outcomes
  • See our can you use peptides and retinol together guide for adding retinol to this routine.