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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator versus frank body Glycolic Body Scrub .

Published on February 24, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body scrubs. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, exfoliants, niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Body Scrub American Brand United States
Body Scrub Australian Brand Australia

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Liked

Pumice is an exfoliant.

Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 5.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 7.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Lactic 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:

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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 8.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
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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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 9.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 12.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 33.

9
What it does: Abrasive

Quartz is a hard mineral made of silica. In cosmetics, quartz helps exfoliate the skin.

In cosmetic tools, it is usually a polished stone-like material.

Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 17.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
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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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 19.

frank body Glycolic Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.

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50% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Zitsticka Fizz Fountain AHA/BHA Body Exfoliator 20 ingredients

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frank body Glycolic Body Scrub 37 ingredients

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