This acne treatment is formulated around Benzoyl Peroxide and Bentonite to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.
What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingCitric Acid
Buffering
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
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