What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTetrasodium EDTA
Magnesium Nitrate
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Magnesium Chloride
Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Water, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Panthenol, PEG-150 Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Chloride
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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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
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 this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itβs still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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