Asterwood Naturals Matrixyl 3000 + Argireline Anti Aging Serum Versus Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Amplified Wrinkle-Fix Serum

Asterwood Naturals Matrixyl 3000 + Argireline Anti Aging Serum Versus Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Amplified Wrinkle-Fix Serum Detailed comparison of Asterwood Naturals Matrixyl 3000 + Argireline Anti Aging Serum versus Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Amplified Wrinkle-Fix Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Pentapeptide-18 to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Carbomer Polysorbate 20 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Potassium Sorbate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Phenoxyethanol Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Benzoic Acid Dehydroacetic Acid Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid Dimethicone Squalane Saccharomyces Lysate Polysilicone-11 Pentapeptide-18 N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Collagen Tocopherol Phytosterols Hydrogenated Lecithin Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Citric Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Pentylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Benzoate Sodium Phytate Sodium Hydroxide Ethylhexyl Palmitate Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Trihydroxystearin Lauroyl Lysine Glucomannan Ethylhexylglycerin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate Stearyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol Mica Water, Dimethicone, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Lysate, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Phytosterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Trihydroxystearin, Lauroyl Lysine, Glucomannan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Mica, Phenoxyethanol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative". It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time. The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles. So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging. A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw: While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone). Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations. 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. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. 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 ingredie