Carbon Theory Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Gel Cleanser Versus Sesderma Salises Dermatological Bar
Updated on July 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Carbon Theory Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Gel Cleanser 14 ingredients
Sesderma Salises Dermatological Bar 18 ingredients
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Carbon Theory Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Gel Cleanser 14 ingredients
Sesderma Salises Dermatological Bar 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPotassium Lauryl Sulfate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
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