Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads Versus First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids

Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads Versus First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids Detailed comparison of Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads versus First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids. This smoothing treatment pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Salicylic Acid Niacinamide Hamamelis Virginiana Water Maltodextrin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract Papain Bromelain Citric Acid Amylopectin Dextrin Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Hydroxide Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol Propanediol Polydextrose Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract, Papain, Bromelain, Citric Acid, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Polydextrose Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water Hyaluronic Acid Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Peel Extract Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract Glycerin Polysorbate 20 Sodium Benzoate Chlorphenesin Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide 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. Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with tons of research backing its benefits. It is found naturally in sugar cane but the form used in skincare is usually synthetic for purity and stability. Glycolic acid removes the top layer of dead skin cells to allow newer and fresher ones to emerge. AHAs work by breaking down the structural “glue” that holds old skin cells in place. When that buildup is gone, your skin can renew itself more efficiently. Research also shows glycolic acid stimulates collagen production, helping to firm and thicken the skin over time. This is one of its biggest advantages over other AHAs. Overall, glycolic acid helps with: Fun fact: Glycolic acid boosts skin hydration by helping it produce molecules that increase hyaluronic acid naturally. To work best, glycolic acid products should have a pH between 3-4 (that’s where exfoliation is most effective but still gentle on skin). The pH and concentration of a product are key to its effectiveness: It is normal to feel a slight stinging sensation when using glycolic acid. This usually fades as your skin adjusts. Because glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size in the AHA family, it can penetrate deeper, which enhances its effectiveness but also makes it more likely to irritate sensitive skin. If your skin is very sensitive or prone to rosacea, glycolic acid may be too strong