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Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Detailed comparison of Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel. This tartaric acid powder cleanser is fo

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Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Detailed comparison of Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel. This tartaric acid powder cleanser is formulated around Tartaric Acid to exfoliate and smooth skin. This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil. No concerns Zea Mays Starch CI 77004 Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Citric Acid Sodium Polyacrylate Diglycerin Allantoin Water Maltodextrin Papain Oryza Sativa Powder Oryza Sativa Lees Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Water Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Ceramide NP Ascorbic Acid Alpha-Arbutin Glucose Oryza Sativa Extract Protease Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin Tartaric Acid Lactic Acid Oryza Sativa Seed Protein Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Caprylyl Glycol Zea Mays Starch, CI 77004, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Water, Maltodextrin, Papain, Oryza Sativa Powder, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Glucose, Oryza Sativa Extract, Protease, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caprylyl Glycol Prunus Mume Flower Water Cellulose Methylpropanediol Carbomer Arginine Ethylhexylglycerin Sorbitol Disodium EDTA Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Flower 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 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. 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. Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging. A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths. Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase. Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process. Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising. Wo