Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum

Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Detailed comparison of Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Betaine to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Betaine Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract Butylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Alteromonas Ferment Extract Biosaccharide Gum-1 Sodium Hydroxide Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Water, Betaine, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hydroxide, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Potassium Sorbate Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate 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. 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. 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 leave-on formulations. Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract is an antioxidant. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. The trade name for this ingredient is Leucidal. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product. Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods). Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue th