Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel Versus COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel Versus COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel versus COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. This mild gel cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped. This betaine salicylate gel cleanser is formulated around Betaine Salicylate to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Water Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Glycerin Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate Squalane Cocoyl Proline Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Sodium Levulinate Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract Magnesium Chloride Potassium Sorbate Sodium Gluconate Caramel Citric Acid Linalool Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Squalane, Cocoyl Proline, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Caramel, Citric Acid, Linalool Cocamidopropyl Betaine Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate Sodium Chloride Polysorbate 20 Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract Butylene Glycol Saccharomyces Ferment Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Allantoin Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Betaine Salicylate Ethyl Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Sodium Benzoate Disodium EDTA Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA 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. 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. This ingredient is also known as tea tree oil. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil is a complex lipophilic (fat-loving) oil that contains around 100 compounds with terpinen-4-ol being the most abundant (~40%). Terpinen-4-ol is responsible for tea tree oil's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and makes it a well-researched option for acne. Clinical studies support 5% tea tree oil as an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. A study with 124 patients compared 5% tea tree oil gel to 5% benzoyl peroxide and both reduced acne (though tea tree oil worked more slowly). Besides acne, it is also seen in anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments for it's antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic properties. Safety-wise, the allergic potential of low concentrations on healthy skin is considered low. However, oxidized (old or improperly stored) tea tree oil is a stronger sensitizer. Irritation can also occur if using the undiluted oil on skin; it's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted cosmetic formula. This is because regulations require tea tree oil in cosmetics to be stabilized to prevent degradation. This ingredient has been deemed safe up to 2% in shampoo, 1% in cleansers, and 0.1% in face cream by the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). There is some lab evidence that tea tree oil is