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Skin Laundry Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Skin Laundry Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinami

Skin Laundry Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

This hydrating serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Dimethicone

Niacinamide

Sodium Hyaluronate

C14-22 Alcohols

Polysorbate 20

Panthenol

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Ethylhexylglycerin

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Arginine

Carbomer

Caprylyl Glycol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Glucose

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Tripeptide-1

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl

Copper Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Hexapeptide-11

Hexapeptide-9

Nonapeptide-1

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, C14-22 Alcohols, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1

Niacinamide 10%

Pentylene Glycol

Zinc PCA 1%

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Xanthan Gum

Isoceteth-20

Ethoxydiglycol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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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.

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.

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 Side-by-side

  1. 01Water
  2. 02Glycerin
  3. 03Dimethicone
  4. 04Isopropyl Isostearate
  5. 05Dipropylene Glycol
  6. 06Squalane
  7. 07PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
  8. 08Silica
  9. 09Tocopheryl Acetate
  10. 10Sodium Hyaluronate
  11. 11Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
  12. 12Centella Asiatica Extract
  13. 13Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
  14. 14Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
  15. 15Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
  16. 16Caffeine
  17. 17Methyl Trimethicone
  18. 18Sorbitol
  19. 19Sodium Polyaspartate
  20. 20Petrolatum
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01Is Serum Good for All Skin Types?

Serums are a form of skincare that can be added to any routine no matter what your skin type is. All skin types can benefit from the use of a serum since there are so many different formulations that can target specific skincare concerns. “Serums are used for hydration,to aid [or] maintain the skin barrier, or treat skin issues like acne or rosacea,” says Dr. Lewis. The type of serum that you may use should depend on the skin issue you’re trying to target. Think of serums as a treatment for the skin. “Some serums can reverse damage and help prevent free radicals that cause the signs of aging skin,” adds Dr. Lewis.

Source · www.skincare.com
02When and How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Routine

Products with hyaluronic acid can be used in the morning or at night (or both!). Applying the hydrating ingredient at night will restore your skin’s resilience while you sleep, and applying it in the morning will leave your skin feeling plump, hydrated and ready for makeup. Hyaluronic acid is great at providing topical hydration when it’s introduced into a balanced skincare routine. According to Dr. King, it’s important to pair your hyaluronic acid products with an emollient or occlusive moisturizer to lock in hydration.

Source · www.skincare.com