Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion Fragrance-Free Versus Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion
Updated on November 18, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion Fragrance-Free 22 ingredients
Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion Fragrance-Free 22 ingredients
Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEmulsifying Wax Nf
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Titanium Dioxide
Pramoxine Hydrochloride 1%
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPramoxine Hydrochloride 1%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCarbomer 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.
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 HydroxideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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