Beauty Bay Skinhit 0.2% Retinol Complex Serum With Retinol And Peptides Versus Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum

Beauty Bay Skinhit 0.2% Retinol Complex Serum With Retinol And Peptides Versus Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum Detailed comparison of Beauty Bay Skinhit 0.2% Retinol Complex Serum With Retinol And Peptides versus Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Ellagic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles and fade the look of dark spots. Water Propanediol Polysorbate 20 Retinol Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 Sodium Citrate Xanthan Gum Citric Acid Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Disodium EDTA 1,2-Hexanediol Tocopherol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil BHT BHA Water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT, BHA Glycerin Niacinamide Ellagic Acid Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Phytate Phosphatidylcholine Mannitol Lecithin Cholesterol Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Decyl Glucoside Sodium Chloride Phenoxyethanol Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ellagic Acid, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Retinol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Lecithin, Cholesterol, BHA, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, BHT, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 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. The ingredient "BHA" stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here. In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin. It is only considered a carcinogen when ingested. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics. BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation. The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU. However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable. It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better. The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane. Trace amounts can form during prod