iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Exfoliating Pads Versus Summer Fridays Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Exfoliating Pads Versus Summer Fridays Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads Detailed comparison of iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Exfoliating Pads versus Summer Fridays Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads. This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Glycolic Acid and Gluconolactone to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This smoothing exfoliating pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Gluconolactone and Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Glycolic Acid Pentylene Glycol Glycerin Gluconolactone Sodium Hydroxide 1,2-Hexanediol Ectoin Mandelic Acid Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Hexapeptide-9 Tetrapeptide-4 Squalane Maltobionic Acid Punica Granatum Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract Creatine Allantoin Sodium Polyglutamate Butylene Glycol Propanediol Centella Asiatica Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Rose Extract Rumex Acetosella Extract Sorbitol Panthenol Tremella Fuciformis Extract Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Bromelain Papain Sodium Benzoate Hydroxyacetophenone Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Phytate Hydrogenated Lecithin Tocopherol Maltodextrin Water, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ectoin, Mandelic Acid, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hexapeptide-9, Tetrapeptide-4, Squalane, Maltobionic Acid, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Creatine, Allantoin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Rumex Acetosella Extract, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Bromelain, Papain, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin Lactic Acid Betaine Salicylate Houttuynia Cordata Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water Cynanchum Atratum Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Althaea Rosea Flower Extract Caffeine Betaine Arginine Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate C12-14 Alketh-12 Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Panthenol, Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Glycerin, Caffeine, Betaine, Allantoin, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-14 Alketh-12 These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs. When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin. PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation. Gluconolactone has some interesting properties: In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse