up&up Intimate Wash Versus pH-D Feminine Health Boric Acid Foam Wash - Sensitive
Updated on January 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
up&up Intimate Wash 11 ingredients
pH-D Feminine Health Boric Acid Foam Wash 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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up&up Intimate Wash 11 ingredients
pH-D Feminine Health Boric Acid Foam Wash 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Boric Acid
AntimicrobialWater, Decyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Saccharide Isomerate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Boric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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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