frank body Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus The Body Shop Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Serum

frank body Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus The Body Shop Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Serum Detailed comparison of frank body Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus The Body Shop Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Adenosine and Panax Ginseng Root Extract to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Propanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Xanthan Gum Carrageenan Tocopherol Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Glycine Soja Oil Glycerin Parfum Citric Acid Sodium Citrate Benzyl Alcohol Dehydroacetic Acid Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Water, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Tocopherol, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycerin, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate Dicaprylyl Carbonate Alcohol Denat. Acacia Senegal Gum Glyceryl Stearate Mannose Microcrystalline Cellulose Zea Mays Starch Arginine Salicylic Acid Cellulose Gum Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Phospholipids Adenosine Panax Ginseng Root Extract Limonene Linalool Citral Geraniol Citronellol Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., Acacia Senegal Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Mannose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, Glycine Soja Oil, Carrageenan, Parfum, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Phospholipids, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citric Acid 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. Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent. This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products. As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products. The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive. This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen. It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products. Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction. Carrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan. In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids. Learn more about different types of algae. Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin. 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 amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosace