BMJ Case Reports · 2012 · observational · n=1
Case report of a caustic chemical skin burn caused by accidental contact with sodium hydroxide, illustrating the corrosive, alkali-injury potential of sodium hydroxide on human skin.
ph adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Evidenceformulation · Tier 4Irritation riskLowIn products3,099
The research
Sodium Hydroxide is a ph adjuster backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it.
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International Journal of Burns and Trauma · 2025 · animal
In rats, sodium hydroxide skin contact caused second-degree (90 s) to third-degree (180 s) burns via lipid saponification and triggered ferroptosis: increased reactive oxygen species, ferrous iron, malondialdehyde and ACSL4/LPCAT3 expression with depleted GPX4 and glutathione, linking NaOH burn injury to disrupted lipid metabolism.
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ESPA
ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$36.83200ml · $0.18/ml
★★★★★4.9(722)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- LowRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Sweet Almond Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
ESPA
ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$36.83200ml · $0.18/ml
★★★★★4.9(722)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- LowRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Sweet Almond Oil and Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml is a water cleanser by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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ELEMIS
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads)
Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$25.00
★★★★★4.9(2,715)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodUneven texture
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Psoriasis (Lactic Acid and Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter and Stearyl Alcohol)
ELEMIS
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads)
Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$25.00
★★★★★4.9(2,715)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodUneven texture
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Psoriasis (Lactic Acid and Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter and Stearyl Alcohol)
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads) is a exfoliant by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid.
Product Ingredients (15)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml
Moisturizer
$20.96200ml · $0.10/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,260)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- LowUneven texture
- LowRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Stearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Eucerin
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml
Moisturizer
$20.96200ml · $0.10/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,260)
Ideal for
- RelevantDryness
- LowUneven texture
- LowRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Stearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Eucerin Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ 200ml is a spf moisturiser by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat.
Product Ingredients (21)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser (150ml)
Cleanser
$70.00150ml · $0.47/ml
★★★★★4.8(715)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodUneven texture
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance and Lactic Acid); Melasma (Fragrance)
ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser (150ml)
Cleanser
$70.00150ml · $0.47/ml
★★★★★4.8(715)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodUneven texture
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance and Lactic Acid); Melasma (Fragrance)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser (150ml) is a water cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl Glucoside.
Product Ingredients (12)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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ESPA
ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml
Eye Cream
$64.7715ml · $4.32/ml
★★★★★4.8(892)
Ideal for
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
- GoodAcne & breakouts
Caution
May aggravate: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Salicylic Acid)
ESPA
ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml
Eye Cream
$64.7715ml · $4.32/ml
★★★★★4.8(892)
Ideal for
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
- GoodAcne & breakouts
Caution
May aggravate: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Salicylic Acid)
ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml is a eye cream by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Betaine.
Product Ingredients (15)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads
$48.00177.4ml · $0.27/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,084)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Lavender Oil and Citrus Oils)
SkinMedica
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads
$48.00177.4ml · $0.27/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,084)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodOiliness & shine
- GoodBlackheads
- GoodEnlarged pores
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Lavender Oil and Citrus Oils)
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.
Product Ingredients (15)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Medik8
Serum
$49.5330ml · $1.65/ml
★★★★★4.8(985)
Ideal for
- GoodUneven texture
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantDryness
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasis
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate and Polysorbate 60)
Medik8
Serum
$49.5330ml · $1.65/ml
★★★★★4.8(985)
Ideal for
- GoodUneven texture
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantDryness
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasis
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate and Polysorbate 60)
Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 30ml is a exfoliant by Medik8. Key ingredients include Water, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
Product Ingredients (12)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$96.0029.6ml · $3.25/ml
★★★★★4.8(766)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$96.0029.6ml · $3.25/ml
★★★★★4.8(766)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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SkinMedica
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$64.0029.6ml · $2.16/ml
★★★★★4.8(556)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.)
Serum
$64.0029.6ml · $2.16/ml
★★★★★4.8(556)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Squalane.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
Moisturizer
$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
★★★★★4.8(718)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and Stearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Petrolatum)
Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
Moisturizer
$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
★★★★★4.8(718)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- LowUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and Stearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Petrolatum)
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml is a peptide serum by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol.
Product Ingredients (28)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl AlcoholAlcohol DenatPetrolatumPentylene GlycolGlyceryl StearateDimethiconeHyaluronic AcidSodium HydroxideSodium BenzoateHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium CitratePhenoxyethanolAdenosineStearyl AlcoholDimethiconolLimoneneXanthan GumBenzyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeGeraniolCitric AcidPotassium SorbateBHTHexyl CinnamalGlyceryl Caprylate
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