Bake 2% Alpha Arbutin Face Serum Versus Dr. Sheth's Haldi & Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Bake 2% Alpha Arbutin Face Serum Versus Dr. Sheth's Haldi & Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This brightening serum is formulated around Alpha-Arbutin and Kojic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Tocopherol

Alpha-Arbutin

Kojic Acid

Niacinamide

Sodium Benzoate

Citric Acid

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid

Water

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Phytosphingosine

Cholesterol

Carbomer

Xanthan Gum

Ceramide EOP

Tripeptide-29

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Pentylene Glycol

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP, Tripeptide-29, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

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