Nerds. Multi-Peptide Smart-Aging Moisturizer Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide-Tox Bor Cream

Nerds. Multi-Peptide Smart-Aging Moisturizer Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide-Tox Bor Cream Detailed comparison of Nerds. Multi-Peptide Smart-Aging Moisturizer versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide-Tox Bor Cream. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Propanediol Cetearyl Olivate Glycerin Sorbitan Olivate Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Squalane Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Glyceryl Stearate Sodium PCA Dimethicone Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Betaine Sodium Hyaluronate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Panthenol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder Tocopherol Xanthan Gum Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Phytate Citric Acid Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Squalane, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium PCA, Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid Butylene Glycol Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Behenyl Alcohol C14-22 Alcohols Triethylhexanoin 1,2-Hexanediol Stearic Acid Palmitic Acid Ethylhexyl Palmitate C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside Simethicone Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Allantoin Arginine Trehalose Sorbitan Isostearate Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Lactobacillus Ferment Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate Lactococcus Ferment Chondrus Crispus Extract Jania Rubens Extract Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract Malt Extract Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Elastin Copper Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Adenosine Polysorbate 60 Disodium EDTA Parfum Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C14-22 Alcohols, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Simethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Arginine, Trehalose, Panthenol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Parfum 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. 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have conc