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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 2%
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Simethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-30 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Palmate
CleansingSodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
CI 74260
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 11680
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Sulfur, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tetrasodium Etidronate, CI 77891, CI 77266, CI 74260, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, CI 11680
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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