Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner

Biodance Skin Refining Mild PHA Toner Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner

This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.

This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Gluconolactone 8%

2,3-Butanediol

Butylene Glycol

Tromethamine

Glycerin

Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Pyrus Malus Juice

Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Lactobacillus Ferment

Panthenol

Glucose

Fructooligosaccharides

Fructose

Sodium PCA

Sodium Phytate

1,2-Hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Maltodextrin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Stearic Acid

Linolenic Acid

Sucrose

Ceramide NP

Cholesterol

Phytosphingosine

Ceramide Ng

Ceramide Ns

Ceramide AP

Ceramide As

Ceramide EOP

Cetearyl Alcohol

Disodium EDTA

Water, Gluconolactone 8%, 2,3-Butanediol, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pyrus Malus Juice, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sucrose, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA

Propanediol

Gluconolactone 3%

Niacinamide 3%

Pentylene Glycol

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

PPG-26-Buteth-26

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Caprylyl Glycol

Citric Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Water, Propanediol, Gluconolactone 3%, Niacinamide 3%, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

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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

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.

This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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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