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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of OXY Malaysia Cover (Acne Pimple Medication) versus Rohto Mentholatum OXY 5 Acne Pimple Medication .

Last updated on December 15, 2023. Published on January 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain benzoyl peroxide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens

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Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does:
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Benzoyl Peroxide is famous for fighting acne. This is because it does a variety of tasks on the skin: it helps reduce excess oil, kill bacteria, and clear out dead skin cells. In other words, it is effective at unclogging pores.

These properties make it great at fighting different types of acne, including cystic and inflammatory types of acne.

When targeting the bacteria in your pores, Benzoyl Peroxide has been shown to kill the bacteria without causing sensitivity. It also helps keep your skin's natural bacteria and biome balanced. Having a healthy biome protects your skin from external harmful factors.

Once Benzoyl Peroxide is absorbed into the skin, our bodies turn it into benzoic acid and quickly exits in urine.

When using Benzoyl Peroxide, it may be irritating for some people due to a variety of reasons, such as a broken skin barrier or just an allergic reaction. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.

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OXY Malaysia Cover (Acne Pimple Medication) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rohto Mentholatum OXY 5 Acne Pimple Medication contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Preservative
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Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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OXY Malaysia Cover (Acne Pimple Medication) contains this as ingredient number 2.

Rohto Mentholatum OXY 5 Acne Pimple Medication contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Preservative
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Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

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OXY Malaysia Cover (Acne Pimple Medication) contains this as ingredient number 3.

Rohto Mentholatum OXY 5 Acne Pimple Medication contains this as ingredient number 3.

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