The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution Versus ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution versus ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads .

Last updated on August 09, 2023. Published on November 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and BHA

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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution

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Exfoliator Indian Brand India

Exfoliator American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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Ingredient Info

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution 19 ingredients

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads 27 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution 19 ingredients

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)

BHA

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (5)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (5)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (6)

Eczema (5)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution 19 ingredients

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads 27 ingredients

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Mandelic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Salicylic Acid • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Panthenol • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Glycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA

Water • Alcohol • Propylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Urea • Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Hordeum Distichon Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycolic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Carbonate • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • T-Butyl Alcohol • Denatonium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycolic Acid

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Loved

Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.

When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.

Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 3.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 15.

Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 6.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 8.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 14.

Salicylic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 9.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 4.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 14.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 15.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 22.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution contains this as ingredient number 19.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads contains this as ingredient number 19.