Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14% Versus Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA

Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14% Versus Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA Detailed comparison of Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14% versus Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Silica to refine skin texture and clear breakouts. Water Glycolic Acid Silica Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Hydroxide Jojoba Esters Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Paraffin Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Glyceryl Stearate Panthenol Cetyl Alcohol PEG-100 Stearate Stearyl Alcohol Xanthan Gum Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate Disodium EDTA Water, Glycolic Acid, Silica, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Disodium EDTA Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Glycerin Stearic Acid Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Tocopheryl Acetate Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Epilobium Angustifolium Extract Allantoin Butylene Glycol Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycolic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol 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. Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Its main roles are: Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it. 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%. Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive. Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture. This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic. A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier. Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range. Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally. 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 advan