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Peptide Labz Copper Peptide Serum Versus Calecim Professional Professional Serum

Peptide Labz Copper Peptide Serum Versus Calecim Professional Professional Serum This anti-aging serum is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Ceramide AP to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated a

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Peptide Labz Copper Peptide Serum Versus Calecim Professional Professional Serum

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Ceramide AP to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Hyaluronic Acid and Glycoproteins to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Copper Tripeptide-1

Propanediol

Butylene Glycol

Collagen

Ceramide AP

Triethanolamine

Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea

Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Proline

Oligopeptide-4

Hyaluronic Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Copper Tripeptide-1, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Collagen, Ceramide AP, Triethanolamine, Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea, Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Proline, Oligopeptide-4, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

Glycoproteins

1,2-Hexanediol

Soluble Collagen

Serum Albumin

Fibronectin

Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycoproteins, 1,2-Hexanediol, Soluble Collagen, Serum Albumin, Fibronectin

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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.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.

Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.

The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.

The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.

A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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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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. 03Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  4. 04It 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.
  5. 05On 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.
  6. 06Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  7. 07You'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.
  8. 08Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
  9. 09Safety-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.
  10. 10Adverse 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.
  11. 11Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
  12. 12It’s often used to:
  13. 13Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
  14. 14Water. 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.
  15. 15So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  16. 16You'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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