Prasco Metronidazole Topical Cream 0.75% Versus Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Itch Relief Balm
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Prasco Metronidazole Topical Cream 0.75% 8 ingredients
Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Itch Relief Balm 17 ingredients
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Prasco Metronidazole Topical Cream 0.75% 8 ingredients
Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Itch Relief Balm 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pramoxine Hcl 0.5%
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Steareth-20
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pramoxine Hcl 0.5%, Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Steareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateWater. 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!
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Prasco Metronidazole Topical Cream 0.75% 8 ingredients
Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Itch Relief Balm 17 ingredients
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Prasco Metronidazole Topical Cream 0.75% 8 ingredients
My dermatologist recommended this product for my rosacea. I’ve been using it every morning and night as told, and it has helped with the burning and heat feeling from rosacea, but not much with the redness. I’m going to keep using it since it’s meant to treat rosacea and it does help.
