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First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA & AHA Versus fur Ingrown Concentrate

First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA & AHA Versus fur Ingrown Concentrate What's inside Key Ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Water Polysorbate 20 Glycerin Hamamelis Virginiana Water Glycolic Acid Salicylic Acid Sodium Hydroxide Cam

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First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA & AHA Versus fur Ingrown Concentrate

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Polysorbate 20

Glycerin

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Glycolic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Sodium PCA

Bisabolol

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Benzoic Acid

Tetrasodium EDTA

Citric Acid

Water, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium PCA, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Linalool

Limonene

Geraniol

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.

It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.

A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.

In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.

You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.

Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, …
  2. 02Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
  3. 03Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
  4. 04Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
  5. 05It 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 this ingredient into your routine.
  6. 06While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
  7. 07If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
  8. 08Water. 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.
  9. 09So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  10. 10You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
  11. 11Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
  12. 12Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
  13. 13Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
  14. 14The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
  15. 15Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
  16. 16Bentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
  17. 17As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in di…
  18. 18Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
  19. 19Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
  20. 20A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
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