Paula's Choice All Over Hair & Body Shampoo Versus Vanicream Gentle Body Wash

Paula's Choice All Over Hair & Body Shampoo Versus Vanicream Gentle Body Wash Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice All Over Hair & Body Shampoo versus Vanicream Gentle Body Wash. No concerns Water Sodium Laureth Sulfate Ammonium Laureth Sulfate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Sodium Chloride Panthenol Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Polyquaternium-10 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Disodium EDTA Citric Acid Sorbic Acid Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Polyquaternium-10, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid Glycerin Coco-Glucoside Propanediol Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate Acrylates Copolymer Caprylyl Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Mica Titanium Dioxide Sodium Hydroxide Water, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid 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. 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%. 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