NeoStrata Resurface Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Lotion Versus Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA

NeoStrata Resurface Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Lotion Versus Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA Detailed comparison of NeoStrata Resurface Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Lotion versus Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA. This smoothing moisturizer is formulated around Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and soften the look of wrinkles. Ammonium Hydroxide Water Arginine Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Chlorphenesin Citric Acid Dimethicone Disodium EDTA Glycerin Glyceryl Stearate Glycolic Acid Isopropyl Palmitate Mangifera Indica Seed Butter Methylparaben Myristic Acid Palmitic Acid PEG-100 Stearate PEG-40 Stearate Propylene Glycol Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Stearic Acid Tocopheryl Acetate Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate Xanthan Gum Ammonium Hydroxide, Water, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Methylparaben, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Xanthan Gum Cyclopentasiloxane Cetyl Alcohol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Sodium Hydroxide Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Epilobium Angustifolium Extract Allantoin Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycolic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol 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. 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. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. 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 Americ