Nivea Derma Skin Clear Scrub Versus Nø Cosmetics AHA/PHA Peeling Cleanser

Nivea Derma Skin Clear Scrub Versus Nø Cosmetics AHA/PHA Peeling Cleanser Detailed comparison of Nivea Derma Skin Clear Scrub UK versus Nø Cosmetics AHA/PHA Peeling Cleanser. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. This mild gel cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped. Water Coco-Glucoside Glycerin Microcrystalline Cellulose Xanthan Gum Sodium Laureth Sulfate Salicylic Acid Maris Sal Niacinamide Lactic Acid Citric Acid Cellulose Mannitol Sodium Benzoate Parfum CI 77289 Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Salicylic Acid, Maris Sal, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Cellulose, Mannitol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 77289 Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch Butylene Glycol Decyl Glucoside Maltooligosyl Glucoside Lauryl Glucoside Gluconolactone Sodium Lactate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Licorice/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Ferment Extract Filtrate Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract Panthenol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Inulin Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Lecithin Sodium Chloride Coconut Acid Sodium Citrate Propylene Glycol Sorbic Acid Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol Water, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Sodium Lactate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Licorice/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Ferment Extract Filtrate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Inulin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome. To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4. Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time. Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations. When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH. Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles. Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids. Read more about some other popular AHA's here: Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of