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Boiron Calendula Cream Versus Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand
American Brand

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Boiron Calendula Cream 14 ingredients

Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion 9 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Boiron Calendula Cream 14 ingredients

Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion 9 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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. Stay hydrated!

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When to use

Boiron Calendula Cream 14 ingredients

Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion 9 ingredients

24 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
88% use every day
2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day

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