Paula's Choice The Unscrub Versus Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator

Paula's Choice The Unscrub Versus Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice The Unscrub versus Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Colloidal Oatmeal and Papain to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. Water Jojoba Esters Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Tocopheryl Acetate Decyl Glucoside PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Glyceryl Stearate Stearyl Alcohol Polyacrylamide Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Xanthan Gum C13-14 Isoparaffin Caprylyl Glycol Citric Acid Disodium EDTA Laureth-7 Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decyl Glucoside, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin Microcrystalline Cellulose Magnesium Oxide Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Colloidal Oatmeal Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Oryza Sativa Starch Hydrogenated Coconut Acid Allantoin Papain Salicylic Acid Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract PCA Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract Cyclodextrin Sodium Isethionate Lauryl Methacrylate Maltodextrin Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Sodium Dehydroacetate Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether Limonene Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Starch, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Allantoin, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PCA, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Isethionate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether, Water, Limonene, Citric Acid 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. 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!