Natio Calm Gentle Care Hydrating Lotion Versus PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator

Natio Calm Gentle Care Hydrating Lotion Versus PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator Detailed comparison of Natio Calm Gentle Care Hydrating Lotion versus PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Sodium Hyaluronate to calm redness and hydrate skin. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to calm redness and hydrate skin. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Glyceryl Stearate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Sodium Hyaluronate Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Tocopherol Ethylhexylglycerin Xanthan Gum Carbomer Phenoxyethanol Sodium Hydroxide Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Cetearyl Alcohol Isopropyl Palmitate Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Cetyl Alcohol Polysorbate 60 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Allantoin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Glycol Distearate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Sodium PCA Tetrasodium EDTA Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycol Distearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA 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. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. 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. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower. Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol. Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin. Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties. Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues. This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals. Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties. They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural a