HEPES: Identity and Exfoliating Properties
Asked by: officialpon
On: December 31, 2019
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Regarding the product "HEPES (hydroxyethyl piperazineethanesulfonic acid)", I have the following questions:
1. Is the name `HEPES (hydroxyethyl piperazineethanesulfonic acid)` the same substance used in SkinCeuticals products, which is referred to as `HEPES (Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid)`?
2. If they are the same, do they have the same properties? I understand that the one in SkinCeuticals helps with skin exfoliation.
Answer
HEPES: Identity and Exfoliating Properties
Regarding your questions about HEPES (hydroxyethyl piperazineethanesulfonic acid):
- The name HEPES (hydroxyethyl piperazineethanesulfonic acid) from the product link you provided is indeed the same chemical substance as HEPES (Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid) found in products like SkinCeuticals. The different ways of writing the full chemical name refer to the same compound.
- Yes, the properties are similar. The description for the HEPES product you linked states that it is commonly used as a gentle exfoliant. It is suitable for sensitive skin and helps in the gradual exfoliation of skin cells without causing harshness or irritation. The description also lists examples of products using this ingredient, including SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore.
In addition to its exfoliating property, HEPES also functions as a buffer to help control the pH value in cosmetic formulas, keeping it in a range suitable for the skin (5.0-6.5).
