PCA Skin Detoxifying Mask Versus Blue Lagoon Iceland Lava Scrub Mask

PCA Skin Detoxifying Mask Versus Blue Lagoon Iceland Lava Scrub Mask Detailed comparison of PCA Skin Detoxifying Mask versus Blue Lagoon Iceland Lava Scrub Mask. This wash off mask is made with Kaolin and Charcoal Powder for a rinse-off oil-control boost. This wash off mask is made with Silica and Charcoal Powder for a rinse-off oil-control boost. No concerns Water Kaolin Charcoal Powder Glycerin Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol Xanthan Gum Citric Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Hexylene Glycol Disodium EDTA Water, Kaolin, Charcoal Powder, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA Silica Lava Powder Maris Aqua Glyceryl Stearate Se Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Hydroxyethylcellulose Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Polyglycerin-10 Sodium Gluconate Sodium Dehydroacetate Silica, Water, Lava Powder, Maris Aqua, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglycerin-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Charcoal powder comes from grounded charcoal. Charcoal can originate from peat, bamboo, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum. This ingredient has absorbent properties, making it great at absorbing oil. 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. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. 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 transporte