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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Versus Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Versus Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel versus Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel. This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose t

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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Versus Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel versus Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel. This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil. This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose and Bromelain to refine skin texture. No concerns 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 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 Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Dipropylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Ceteareth-12 Citrus Limon Peel Oil Juniperus Mexicana Oil Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Triethanolamine Polysorbate 20 Caprylyl Glycol Lactose Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Jojoba Esters Hydrogenated Lecithin Mannitol Ascorbyl Palmitate Tocopheryl Acetate Cholesterol PEG-800 Bromelain Papain Ascorbic Acid Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-22 Sh-Polypeptide-45 Sh-Polypeptide-8 Sh-Polypeptide-9 CI 77007 Water, Glycerin, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ceteareth-12, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mannitol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, PEG-800, Bromelain, Papain, Ascorbic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-8, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, CI 77007 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 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. Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer. This ingredient has many functions: Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in