Comparison between Naturium KP Body Scrub & Mask vs. Medix 5.5 Glycolic And Lactic Acid Skin Perfecting Body Wash

Find out which product is better for your skin.

32 Ingredients 25

1
Water
1
Water
2
Pumice
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
3
Glycolic Acid
3
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4
Stearic Acid
4
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Glycerin
6
CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
6
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
7
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Lactic Acid
8
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
8
Glycolic Acid
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Uniqueness24 out of 32
75.0%
Uniqueness17 out of 25
68.0%

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
14 out of 32
44%
chemical
12 out of 32
38%
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: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#10Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#14Sodium Hyaluronate#16Tocopherol#32
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#3Salicylic Acid#13Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#23Stearic Acid#4Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#3Salicylic Acid#13
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

Naturium KP Body Scrub & Mask 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

#2Pumice

Origin: natural
Role: Abrasive, Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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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

#3Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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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

#4Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

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#4Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#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
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.

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