By Lyko Purifying Hydrogel Face Mask Versus boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Bio-Cellulose Mask

By Lyko Purifying Hydrogel Face Mask Versus boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Bio-Cellulose Mask Detailed comparison of By Lyko Purifying Hydrogel Face Mask versus boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Bio-Cellulose Mask. This oil-control sheet mask is formulated around Ceramide AP and Charcoal Powder to balance excess oil and hydrate skin. This pore-care sheet mask is formulated around Charcoal Powder and Niacinamide to refine the look of pores and balance excess oil. Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Agar Xanthan Gum Cellulose Gum Ceramide AP 1,2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Hydroxyacetophenone Allantoin Disodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Charcoal Powder Polysorbate 60 Parfum Dipropylene Glycol Niacinamide Trehalose Polyacrylic Acid Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Saccharide Isomerate Citric Acid Sodium Citrate Hydroxyethylcellulose Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Charcoal Powder, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Polyacrylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Chondrus Crispus Powder Acacia Senegal Gum Peat Water Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Potassium Hydroxide Hydrolyzed Collagen Algin Potassium Sorbate Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Polysorbate 60, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Disodium EDTA, Peat Water, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Algin, Potassium Sorbate 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. Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products. Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener. Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading. Charcoal powder comes from grounded charcoal. Charcoal can originate from peat, bamboo, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum. This ingredient has absorbent properties, making it great at absorbing oil. 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 a