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Nacomi Telomere Therapy + Peptides Serum Versus The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%

Nacomi Telomere Therapy + Peptides Serum Versus The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% Detailed comparison of Nacomi Telomere Therapy + Peptides Serum versus The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Trehalose a

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Nacomi Telomere Therapy + Peptides Serum Versus The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% Detailed comparison of Nacomi Telomere Therapy + Peptides Serum versus The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Trehalose and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Lactococcus Ferment Lysate to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Trehalose Cetyl Alcohol Glycerin Persea Gratissima Oil Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil Hydrogenated Farnesene Brassica Campestris Seed Oil Stearic Acid Tocopheryl Acetate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Propanediol Citric Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Benzyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Dehydroacetic Acid Raspberry Ketone Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Sodium Benzoate Benzyl Alcohol Water, Trehalose, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol Lactococcus Ferment Lysate Copper Tripeptide-1 Pentapeptide-18 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine Allantoin Glycine Alanine Serine Valine Isoleucine Proline Threonine Histidine Phenylalanine Arginine Aspartic Acid Fructose Glucose Maltose Urea Sodium PCA PCA Sodium Lactate Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Sodium Chloride Sodium Hydroxide Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Acacia Senegal Gum Xanthan Gum Carbomer Polysorbate 20 Dimethyl Isosorbide Caprylyl Glycol Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Water, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Trehalose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Urea, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin 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. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative". It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time. The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles. So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging. A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw: While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone). Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations. 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 rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. 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-tol