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Esfolio Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

Esfolio Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Detailed comparison of Esfolio Peeling Gel Collagen versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel. This exfoliator is formulated around Propolis Extract to calm irritation and suppor

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Esfolio Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Detailed comparison of Esfolio Peeling Gel Collagen versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel. This exfoliator is formulated around Propolis Extract to calm irritation and support scar healing. This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil. No concerns Water Cellulose Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin Hydrolyzed Collagen Honey Extract Royal Jelly Extract Propolis Extract Biosaccharide Gum-1 Butylene Glycol Carbomer Arginine Xanthan Gum Hydrated Silica Polysorbate 80 Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Chlorphenesin 1,2-Hexanediol Phenoxyethanol Parfum Water, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydrated Silica, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Prunus Mume Flower Water Methylpropanediol Allantoin Sorbitol 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 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 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 Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources. It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy. Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces. A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks. Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis. One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies. Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne. 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 y