Comparison between Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash vs. PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 21

1
Water
1
Benzoyl Peroxide
2
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
2
Carbomer Homopolymer Type C
3
Glycolic Acid
3
Carbomer Interpolymer Type A
4
Sodium Hydroxide
4
Decyl Glucoside
5
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
5
Dimethicone
6
Glycol Distearate
6
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
7
Lactic Acid
7
Glycerin
8
Malic Acid
8
Palmitic Acid
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Uniqueness21 out of 24
87.5%
Uniqueness18 out of 21
85.7%

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
10 out of 24
42%
chemical
10 out of 24
42%
natural
6 out of 21
29%
chemical
13 out of 21
62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Sodium PCA#11Glycerin#17Sodium Lactate#24
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#3Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Glycolic Acid#3Lactic Acid#7Tartaric Acid#10Citric Acid#22
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#7Palmitic Acid#8Benzoyl Peroxide#1
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash vs. PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash
Position 1

#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.

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#1Benzoyl Peroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Antiacne agent, Oxidizing agent
Cleansing
Acne fighting
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Benzoyl Peroxide is very effective against acne. It destroys Propionibacterium acnes - a bacteria that causes this problem. That's why it works so great. It also helps to renew and exfoliate dead cells helping to make the skin cleaner. You can find this component in many anti-acne products.

BUT you should avoid this component if you have dry skin. Even people with oily skin notice that it dries the skin hard. Be careful!

Position 2

#2Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Carbomer Homopolymer Type C

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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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#3Carbomer Interpolymer Type A

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Sodium Hydroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Sodium Hydroxide is used mostly for formulation purposes. It helps to hold the pH level of a product. It also works as a chemical exfoliator that removes dead cells. Usually concentration of this component is low in skin care products and it’s used mostly for adjusting pH.

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#4Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

Position 5

#5Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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