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KISOCare 20% Azelaic Acid Cream Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream

KISOCare 20% Azelaic Acid Cream Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream Detailed comparison of KISOCare 20% Azelaic Acid Cream versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream. This calming treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Dipotassium Glycyrr

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KISOCare 20% Azelaic Acid Cream Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream Detailed comparison of KISOCare 20% Azelaic Acid Cream versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Facial Cream. This calming treatment is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and clear breakouts. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Azelaic Acid to calm redness and soften the look of wrinkles. Water Azelaic Acid Glycerin Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Squalane Glyceryl Stearate Hydrogenated Lecithin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Sodium Hyaluronate Centella Asiatica Extract Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Tocopherol Water, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Stearic Acid Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Hydrogenated Polydecene Trideceth-10 Silica Beeswax Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Betaine Trehalose Citric Acid Nelumbo Nucifera Extract Artemisia Annua Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Collagen Beta-Glucan Dipropylene Glycol Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Disodium EDTA Propanediol Hydroxyacetophenone 1,2-Hexanediol Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Azelaic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Betaine, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Squalane, Beta-Glucan, Dipropylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 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. Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin. What makes it special? OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription. Here's what each tier does best: Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive. Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness. 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 medicine to help with respiratory issues. 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. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essen