Comparison between Alpha Skin Care Moisturizering Body Wash vs. Medix 5.5 Glycolic And Lactic Acid Skin Perfecting Body Wash
Find out which product is better for your skin.
20 Ingredients 25
1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
3
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
3
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4
Glycolic Acid (Aha)
4
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
5
Glycerin
5
Glycerin
6
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
6
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
7
Ammonium Hydroxide
7
Lactic Acid
8
Glycol Distearate
8
Glycolic Acid
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Uniqueness17 out of 20
85.0%
Uniqueness22 out of 25
88.0%
Positive Effects
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ECO Metrics
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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 20
25%
chemical
11 out of 20
55%
natural
11 out of 25
44%
chemical
11 out of 25
44%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#5Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#5
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#8Salicylic Acid#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 7
Lactic Acid#7Glycolic Acid#8Salicylic Acid#9Eucalyptus Globulus#12Citric Acid#15Limonene#23Linalool#25
Detailed view
Alpha Skin Care Moisturizering Body Wash vs. Medix 5.5 Glycolic And Lactic Acid Skin Perfecting Body Wash
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.
#1Water
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
Position 2
#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
![Bad for dry skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/dry_bad.png?w=30&q=50)
Bad for dry skin
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#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3
#3Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Antistatic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Antistatic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4
#4Glycolic Acid (Aha)
Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5
Both products have the same component on this position.
#5Glycerin
Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
![Good for dry skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/dry_good.png?w=30&q=50)
Good for dry skin
Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.
The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.