PCA Skin Pigment Gel Versus MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
PCA Skin Pigment Gel 13 ingredients
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
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PCA Skin Pigment Gel 13 ingredients
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
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Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is made by distilling parts of the witch hazel plant. You can also call this ingredient "witch hazel water".
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Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
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Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.
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Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
May worsen Rosacea
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
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PCA Skin Pigment Gel 13 ingredients
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
