First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids Versus Stridex Max Strength Acne Pads

First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids Versus Stridex Max Strength Acne Pads Detailed comparison of First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids versus Stridex Max Strength Acne Pads. This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This acne treatment pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. Water Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Peel Extract Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract Glycerin Polysorbate 20 Phenoxyethanol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid Chlorphenesin Sodium Hydroxide Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide Salicylic Acid 2% Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Ammonium Xylenesulfonate DMDM Hydantoin Parfum Menthol PPG-5-Ceteth-20 Simethicone Sodium Borate Tetrasodium EDTA Salicylic Acid 2%, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Citric Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Parfum, Menthol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Water, Simethicone, Sodium Borate, Tetrasodium EDTA These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. 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!