Saltair Serum Body Wash - Exotic Pulp Versus Saltair KP Body Smoother 5% Glycolic Body Scrub
Updated on September 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Saltair Serum Body Wash 36 ingredients
Saltair KP Body Smoother 5% Glycolic Body Scrub 39 ingredients
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Saltair Serum Body Wash 36 ingredients
Saltair KP Body Smoother 5% Glycolic Body Scrub 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSodium PCA
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Sodium PCA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract, Magnesium PCA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Zinc PCA, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Manganese PCA, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPumice
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMannitol
HumectantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Volcanic Sand
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sea Water
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingSteareth-21
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Pumice, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Dimethicone, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Charcoal Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Volcanic Sand, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Sea Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-20, Steareth-21, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin 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 Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
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