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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol. This calming essence is formulated a

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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol. This calming essence is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Water and Niacinamide to calm redness and hydrate skin. This calming serum is formulated around Panthenol to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. Panax Ginseng Root Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Propanediol Niacinamide 1,2-Hexanediol Water Hydroxyacetophenone Glyceryl Glucoside Xanthan Gum Panthenol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Allantoin Adenosine Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract Theobroma Cacao Extract Dextrin Glucose Panax Ginseng Root Extract Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Glucose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Artemisia Capillaris Extract Ceramide AP Methylpropanediol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Coptis Japonica Root Extract Betaine Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Polyquaternium-51 Malt Extract Punica Granatum Extract Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Malt Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate 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. 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. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root. Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties. One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs. Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties. Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this. Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation. Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medi