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Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser

Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Detailed comparison of Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid Cleanser versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Europe. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around

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Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Detailed comparison of Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid Cleanser versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Europe. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Water Cocamidopropyl Betaine Decyl Glucoside Glycerin Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Salicylic Acid PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate Cocamide Mea Sodium Chloride PEG-150 Distearate Sodium Hydroxide Allantoin Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Citric Acid Tetrasodium EDTA Zinc PCA Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Zinc PCA Propanediol Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Betaine Coco-Glucoside Glyceryl Oleate Benzyl Alcohol Coconut Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Dehydroacetic Acid Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Tocopherol Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Be the first to review 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. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups. This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutant