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Peach Slices Breakout Banisher Body Spray Versus Paula's Choice Clear Acne Body Spray

Peach Slices Breakout Banisher Body Spray Versus Paula's Choice Clear Acne Body Spray What's inside Key Ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Water Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Salicylic Acid Glycolic Acid Hamamelis Virginiana Le

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Peach Slices Breakout Banisher Body Spray Versus Paula's Choice Clear Acne Body Spray

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Niacinamide

Salicylic Acid

Glycolic Acid

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Madecassoside

Asiaticoside

Allantoin

Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Asiatic Acid

Madecassic Acid

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Xanthan Gum

Sodium Citrate

Potassium Hydroxide

Ethylhexylglycerin

Citric Acid

Caprylyl Glycol

Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Allantoin, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol

Dipropylene Glycol

Polysorbate 20

Pentylene Glycol

Panthenol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract

Lauric Acid

Glycerin

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Methyl Gluceth-20

Glycereth-26

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Metabisulfite

Disodium EDTA

Potassium Sorbate

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Lauric Acid, Allantoin, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate

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These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.

Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.

It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.

Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.

This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.

Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.

Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Salicylic 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, and reduce inflammation.

Unlike 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.

Salicylic 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.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It 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.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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  1. 01Good old water, aka H2O. The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.
  2. 02It’s mainly a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water.
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  4. 04Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths!) is drying.
  5. 05One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed). Like this, the products can stay more stable over time.
  6. 06A super commonly used 5 unit long, cyclic structured silicone that is water-thin and does not stay on the skin but evaporates from it (called volatile silicone). Similar to other silicones, it gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel.
  7. 07It's often combined with the non-volatile (i.e. stays on the skin) dimethicone as the two together form a water-resistant, breathable protective barrier on the skin without a negative tacky feel.
  8. 08Probably the most common silicone of all. It is a polymer (created from repeating subunits) molecule and has different molecular weight and thus different viscosity versions from water-light to thick liquid.
  9. 09As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive). Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it's…
  10. 10As for hair care, it is a non-volatile silicone meaning that it stays on the hair rather than evaporates from it and smoothes the hair like no other thing. Depending on your hair type, it can be a bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build…
  11. 11An amino acid sugar that can be found in the skin and does there good and important things. One of them is that it's a precursor for the biosynthesis of superstar moisturizer, hyaluronic acid. So acetyl glucosamine itself is also an important skin-i…
  12. 12But that is not all, acetyl glucosamine has two other great properties proved by double-blind clinical trials. First, it's a promising ingredient against wrinkles: 2% can improve wrinkles, particularly in the eye area.
  13. 13Second, the same amount can also fade - always stubborn - brown spots. (Do not expect magic, though - the photos from the study show the difference after 8 weeks of daily use. The difference is visible, but not that big. It's always good to have rea…
  14. 14A multi-functional skincare superstar with several proven benefits for the skin
  15. 15Great anti-aging, wrinkle smoothing ingredient used at 4-5% concentration
  16. 16Fades brown spots alone or in combination with amino sugar, acetyl glucosamine
  17. 17Increases ceramide synthesis that results in a stronger, healthier skin barrier and better skin hydration
  18. 18Can help to improve several skin conditions including acne, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis
  19. 19Butylene glycol, or let’s just call it BG, is a multi-tasking colorless, syrupy liquid. It’s a great pick for creating a nice feeling product.
  20. 20BG’s main job is usually to be a solvent for the other ingredients. Other tasks include helping the product to absorb faster and deeper into the skin (penetration enhancer), making the product spread nicely over the skin (slip agent), and attracting…
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