Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream Versus Paula's Choice BHA 9 Treatment

Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream Versus Paula's Choice BHA 9 Treatment Detailed comparison of Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream versus Paula's Choice BHA 9 Treatment. This acne moisturizer is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores. This acne treatment is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores. Water Propanediol Diheptyl Succinate Glycerin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Salicylic Acid Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Triethyl Citrate Benzoic Acid Allantoin Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Bisabolol Punica Granatum Seed Oil Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Centella Asiatica Extract Diglucosyl Gallic Acid T-Butyl Alcohol 1,2-Hexanediol Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Water, Propanediol, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Benzoic Acid, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Propylene Glycol PEG-75 Stearate PEG-8 Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Butylene Glycol Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract Sea Whip Extract Arginine Polysorbate 20 Disodium EDTA Propylene Glycol, PEG-75 Stearate, PEG-8, Water, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. 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!