CCS Fotvardssalva Versus Exuviance Exfoliating & Conditioning Foot Balm
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foot cream. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
CCS Fotvardssalva 13 ingredients
Exuviance Exfoliating & Conditioning Foot Balm 26 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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CCS Fotvardssalva 13 ingredients
Exuviance Exfoliating & Conditioning Foot Balm 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Maltobionic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cera Alba, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Arginine, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Maltobionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, CI 17200, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl 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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