Dermosil Sensitive Conditioner Versus Paula's Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner

Dermosil Sensitive Conditioner Versus Paula's Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner Detailed comparison of Dermosil Sensitive Conditioner versus Paula's Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner. Water Cetyl Alcohol Behentrimonium Chloride Stearyl Alcohol Phenoxyethanol Isopropyl Myristate Glycereth-2 Cocoate Panthenol Isopropyl Alcohol Sodium Chloride Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Panthenol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid Cyclopentasiloxane Phenyl Trimethicone Butylene Glycol Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Glycol Stearate Polyquaternium-10 Disodium EDTA Chlorphenesin Sorbic Acid Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glycol Stearate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid 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. This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners. It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%. Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Its main roles are: Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it. 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. Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair. There are two forms of panthenol: D and L. D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol. Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons): Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated. This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close ope