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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Laurate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
PEG-30 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-20
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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