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Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Versus Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Day Oil

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Versus Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Day Oil This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This oil is formulated around Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract to calm i

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Versus Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Day Oil

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

This oil is formulated around Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract to calm irritation and reduce redness.

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Arachis Hypogaea Oil

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract

Parfum

Linalool

Citronellol

Citral

Geraniol

Farnesol

Benzyl Benzoate

Limonene

Eugenol

Benzyl Salicylate

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  4. 04Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  5. 05Though 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.
  6. 06Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
  7. 07The 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 …
  8. 08Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
  9. 09Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  10. 10It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
  11. 11On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
  12. 12Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  13. 13You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
  14. 14Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
  15. 15Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
  16. 16Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
  17. 17Water. 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.
  18. 18So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  19. 19You'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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