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  • prizes2011

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    March 8, 2016 at 3:39 am in reply to: dimethicone vs vaseline?

    How effective is it compared to petroleum jelly? Will penetration enhancers help absorb these occlusives or are they too big either way? Thanks for helping me!

  • prizes2011

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    October 8, 2015 at 7:52 pm in reply to: Is Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) stable in lotion?

    @Belassi I know it’s not the exact same, but they have similar effects. Most of the ingredients have low comedogenic ratings I believe. I just don’t want to shell out greedy prices for salicylic acid lotions, which is why I asked if this would work or not. 

  • prizes2011

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    September 17, 2015 at 11:28 am in reply to: Moisturizers effective in rinse off products?

    @Bobzchemist 

     
    Thank you, your answer has clarified my questions. I use a gentle cleansing bar with petrolatum, and my skin is still dry in some places. Time to invest in a good moisturizer. 
  • prizes2011

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    September 15, 2015 at 2:08 am in reply to: Moisturizers effective in rinse off products?

    I have googled and there isn’t much information on specifics. I’m trying to keep my skin healthy and was wondering which moisturizers are effective in surfactant solutions (rinsed off). Silicone? Triglycerides? Or should I just use a moisturizer after I shower? Seems no one is interested in giving their perspective besides you, thanks for at least answering. 

  • prizes2011

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    September 3, 2015 at 7:30 pm in reply to: Syndt Bar vs Soap?

    Okay, but Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is still a better choice for skin health? 

  • prizes2011

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    August 18, 2015 at 1:29 am in reply to: Syndt Bar vs Soap?

    And I know different oils have different drying effects when saponified. What oil would be most gentle in that regard, in your opinion? My guess would be canola, olive, or Shea. 

  • prizes2011

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    August 18, 2015 at 12:53 am in reply to: Syndt Bar vs Soap?

    Most cleansing bars are based off Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, a very mild surfactant that doesn’t damage the acid mantle or remove protective lipids like alkali soap. Are you a chemist? 

  • prizes2011

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    August 17, 2015 at 7:35 pm in reply to: Syndt Bar vs Soap?

    Certain surfactants are suppose to be better for skin than soap. You know like Vanicream’s cleansing bar.