Orion Pharma Probicare Pro Versus Orion Pharma Carbalan Plus Basic Cream
Updated on January 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Orion Pharma Probicare Pro 12 ingredients
Orion Pharma Carbalan Plus Basic Cream 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Orion Pharma Probicare Pro 12 ingredients
Orion Pharma Carbalan Plus Basic Cream 20 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cetyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-8, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetyl Sulfate, Octyldodecanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Ceteareth-20, Hydrochloric Acid, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Orion Pharma Probicare Pro 12 ingredients
Orion Pharma Carbalan Plus Basic Cream 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Orion Pharma Probicare Pro 12 ingredients
Orion Pharma Carbalan Plus Basic Cream 20 ingredients
feels pretty good on the skin, softens rough skin. the issue with this product is the smell. it smells disgusting, chemical and rancid. maybe for the feet at night?
I mainly use this on my lips, it does absolute wonders for dry lips. I was able to get through a treatment with Isotretinoin with this. I don't really notice a smell or a taste, or then I've just gotten used to it :D It's quite sticky to be used as a hand cream for example, and too thick for my normal skin type otherwise.
