Dupes for Rodial Super Acids X-treme Acid Rush Peel

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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ Propylene Glycol. solvent; humectant; gives a product “slip”; helps “carry” other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives; controls viscosity

3. ↑ Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an viscosity controlling ingredient.

4. ↑ Glycolic Acid. Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment

5. ↑ Cyclopentasiloxane. Silicone; makes stuff easily spreadable; used as a conditioner, delivery agent, lubricant & solvent. Helps deliver other, heavier, silicones also in a product (like dimethicone)

6. ↑ Sodium Lactate. Sodium Lactate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an pH buffering, humectant moisturizing, exfoliating ingredient.

7. ↑ Azelaic Acid. anti-inflammatory antioxidant; great for hyperpigmentation & rosacea; proven effects

8. ↑ Polysilicone-11. film forming silicone polymer

9. ↑ silicone ( Dimethicone ) gives skin a nice “slip”, film-formers; can “carry” other active ingredients; may clog pores for some (depending on the silicones properties); some are water-soluble, some not; anti-foaming; skin protectant

10. ↑ Lactic Acid. the most moisturizing of AHAs; whitening astringent; exfoliant

11. ↑ preservatives ( Phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

12. ↑ fatty alcohols ( Behenyl Alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

13. ↑ Pomegranate Extract. astringent; strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & antiproliferative properties

14. ↑ Shea Butter. emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness

15. ↑ fragrance ( Parfum ) Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin’s acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.

16. ↑ Disodium EDTA. preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent

17. ↑ alcohols ( Alcohol Denat ) antiseptic solvent; dissolves oil; can be irritating & drying; sometimes used as a preservative

18. ↑ bromelain ( Pineapple ) chemical exfoliator from pineapples; also used as a texturizer; very little research on topical human applications. Pineapple extract has antibacterial properties

19. ↑ Passiflora Quadrangularis Fruit Extract. Passiflora Quadrangularis Fruit Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an skin protecting, soothing ingredient.

20. ↑ Grape Extract. potent antioxidant with proven effects

21. ↑ Lactobacillus. Lactobacillus is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

22. ↑ Hydrogenated Castor Oil. used as an oily base ingredient; with PEG it’s a non-ionic surfactant and is used as a solubilizer for essential oils.

23. ↑ Subtilisin. Subtilisin is a protease enzyme obtained from the fermentation of Bacillus subtilis. In skincare, subtilisin helps regenerate the upper layers of the skin by stimulating it and removing dead cells.

24. ↑ Sodium Benzoate. Sodium Benzoate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-corrosive, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, preservative ingredient.