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Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Lactic Pore Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Lactic Pore Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Lactic Pore Treatment versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. Thi

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Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Lactic Pore Treatment Versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Detailed comparison of Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Lactic Pore Treatment versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US. This pore-care serum is formulated around Lactic Acid to refine the look of pores and refine skin texture. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. Water Lactic Acid Glycerin Hydroxyethylcellulose Ethylhexylglycerin Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Saccharum Officinarum Extract Acer Saccharum Extract Hamamelis Virginiana Water Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract Punica Granatum Extract Aspalathus Linearis Extract Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Viola Tricolor Extract Tilia Cordata Flower Extract Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Propanediol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Phosphate Disodium Phosphate Polysorbate 60 Propylene Glycol Benzoic Acid Water, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Polysorbate 20 Camellia Oleifera Leaf Tetrasodium EDTA Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera Leaf, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA 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. Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective. In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline. Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated. "Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic. 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!