SebaMed Feminine Intimate Wash pH 3.8 Versus Femfresh Intimate Skin Care 0% Sensitive Wash
Updated on November 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SebaMed Feminine Intimate Wash pH 3.8 11 ingredients
Femfresh Intimate Skin Care 0% Sensitive Wash 19 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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SebaMed Feminine Intimate Wash pH 3.8 11 ingredients
Femfresh Intimate Skin Care 0% Sensitive Wash 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-39
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Triethyl Citrate, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-39, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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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