Cetaphil Gentle Salicylic Acid Acne Serum Versus DHC Salicylic Acne Wash

BHAs (or Beta Hydroxy Acids) clean within pores and provide exfoliation.

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• Salicylic Acid 0.5%

PHAs are generally less irritating than AHAs/BHAs. They help to exfoliate dead skin-cells and act as a humectant.

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• Gluconolactone

Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.

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• Silica

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 that is present in many skin repairing processes. It can help boost your skin’s natural barrier and increase levels of ceramides.

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• Niacinamide

Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.

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• Glycerin

Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.

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• Salicylic Acid 0.5%
• Niacinamide

Redness and irritation may be caused by several reasons, although there is no definitive answer. Reasons may range from physical exertion to sun exposure, allergies, or Rosacea.

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• Niacinamide

Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.

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• Panthenol

The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.

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• Gluconolactone

Pores are little openings on the skin that let out sweat and oil. They can become enlarged from excessive sebum production, acne, sun damage, and by using pore-clogging ingredients.

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• Salicylic Acid 0.5%
• Niacinamide

Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.

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• Gluconolactone

Dark spots are areas where the skin has changed color due to sun exposure.

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• Niacinamide

A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that remains after the skin has been wounded and healed.

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• Salicylic Acid 0.5%

Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.

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• Salicylic Acid 0.5%
• Niacinamide

Dull skin is temporary; all it usually will need is a little perk-me-up, such as extra hydration, some exfoliation, and vitamin nourishment.

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• Salicylic Acid 0.5%
• Glycerin
• Niacinamide