NeoStrata Post Acne Mark Correcting Serum Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Tranexamic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, 4-Butylresorcinol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 HydroxideWater. 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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