Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Wash with Aloe Vera Versus Protocol Double AHA & Aloe Cleanser
Updated on January 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Wash with Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Protocol Double AHA & Aloe Cleanser 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Wash with Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Protocol Double AHA & Aloe Cleanser 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-25
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSpiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium PCA, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
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 WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin 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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Wash with Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Protocol Double AHA & Aloe Cleanser 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Wash with Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Product needs a double cleanse, not a squeaky clean feel, not for those who prefer single cleansing routines. I say pair it with a good oil cleanse and toner. It’s good for acne prone & blackhead prone skin. Fungal acne will not get worse with this product. Some ingredients are not the best.
