Banila Co Clean it Zero Brightening Peeling Gel Scrub Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

Banila Co Clean it Zero Brightening Peeling Gel Scrub Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

This brightening exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose and Allantoin to brighten dull-looking skin.

This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Cellulose

Dipropylene Glycol

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Propanediol

Glyceryl Caprylate

Arginine

Caprylyl Glycol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Mannitol

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Allantoin

Butylene Glycol

Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Disodium EDTA

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Alcohol

Monascus Extract

Titanium Dioxide

Tocopheryl Acetate

1,2-Hexanediol

CI 77491

Dextrin

Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Retinyl Palmitate

Limonene

Water, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Alcohol, Monascus Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77491, Dextrin, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Retinyl Palmitate, Limonene

Prunus Mume Flower Water

Methylpropanediol

Carbomer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sorbitol

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene 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.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.

Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.

It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.

Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.

This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.

Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.

Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.

Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.

It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.

Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.

A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.

Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.

One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.

Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

This ingredient has many functions:

Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.

This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:

On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.

One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).

Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.

You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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