Paula's Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner Versus Seen Deeper Conditioner

Paula's Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner Versus Seen Deeper Conditioner Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner versus Seen Deeper Conditioner Fragrance Free. No key ingredients 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 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 Cetearyl Alcohol C13-15 Alkane Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Cetyl Palmitate Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Shea Butter Cetyl Esters Bisabolol Glycerin Polysorbate 80 Polyquaternium-37 Hydrogenated Polydecene Ethylhexylglycerin Trideceth-6 Tocopherol Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Shea Butter Cetyl Esters, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Polyquaternium-37, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-6, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol 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%. 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%. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poki