Kosas Good Body Skin AHA + Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash - Beachy Clean Versus KORA Organics Renewing Hand & Body Wash
Updated on September 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Good Body Skin AHA + Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash 19 ingredients
KORA Organics Renewing Hand & Body Wash 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kosas Good Body Skin AHA + Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash 19 ingredients
KORA Organics Renewing Hand & Body Wash 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCapryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Papain
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Citric Acid, Papain, Bromelain, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Sodium Gluconate, Glyceryl Oleate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
EmollientCarrageenan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingOcimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Oleate, Saccharide Isomerate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Carrageenan, Citric Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Glucose, Sodium Phytate, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Sodium Citrate, Alcohol, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Citronellol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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