Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Versus ZO Skin Health Acne Control
Updated on May 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 13 ingredients
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Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 13 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.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 13 ingredients
Reviews
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Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
Made my skin red and burning feel to the skin don’t buy, not good for the skin!!‼️
I have very red,acne skin so trying to find a good skin care is hard but I don’t recommend this one yes it is cheap but don’t buy it‼️‼️
