Acneno Acne Serum Versus Derma XP Aza 20 Cream
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Angelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ectoin, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Cellulose Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Chlorphenesin, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sucrose, Angelica Gigas Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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