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Gamma Chemicals Megaduo Gel Versus Galderma Benzac AC 5%

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
Vietnamese Brand Vietnam
Swiss Brand Switzerland

Updated on March 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Gamma Chemicals Megaduo Gel 8 ingredients

Galderma Benzac AC 5% 10 ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Gamma Chemicals Megaduo Gel 8 ingredients

Galderma Benzac AC 5% 10 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

Buffering

Sodium 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 Hydroxide

When to use

Gamma Chemicals Megaduo Gel 8 ingredients

Galderma Benzac AC 5% 10 ingredients

10 Routines
30% use in am
70% use in pm
90% use every day
89 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
72% use every day
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