28/10/2026
Vitamin C and retinol. A skincare pairing with a reputation problem.
For years, we’ve been told these two ingredients don’t belong together. But the science tells a more interesting story.
The truth? They can complement each other beautifully. And when thoughtfully formulated, they can even exist in the same product.
It’s less about which ingredients you combine, and more about understanding the chemistry behind them.
So where did the incompatibility myth come from? And what should you actually know before using both?
We unpack it all in our journal entry, ‘Can You Use Vitamin C and Retinol Together?’
Curious? Find the full read in our Journal at pureneem.store, or head to our Stories for the direct link.