Calscale High Potency Dry Skin Treatment Cream Versus Amlactin Daily Nourish Lotion With 12% Lactic Acid AHA
Updated on September 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Calscale High Potency Dry Skin Treatment Cream 7 ingredients
Amlactin Daily Nourish Lotion With 12% Lactic Acid AHA 12 ingredients
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Calscale High Potency Dry Skin Treatment Cream 7 ingredients
Amlactin Daily Nourish Lotion With 12% Lactic Acid AHA 12 ingredients
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholWater. 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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Calscale High Potency Dry Skin Treatment Cream 7 ingredients
Amlactin Daily Nourish Lotion With 12% Lactic Acid AHA 12 ingredients
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