Nida Peptide Propolis Renewal Serum Versus Nida Cica-Hyal Hydrating Serum

Nida Peptide Propolis Renewal Serum Versus Nida Cica-Hyal Hydrating Serum Detailed comparison of Nida Peptide Propolis Renewal Serum versus Nida Cica-Hyal Hydrating Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Propolis Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and calm redness. This hydrating serum is formulated around Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and calm redness. Water Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Arginine PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Allantoin Disodium EDTA Sodium Hyaluronate Eclipta Prostrata Extract Adenosine Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Parfum Curcuma Longa Root Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Propolis Extract Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract Madecassoside Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Copper Tripeptide-1 Oligopeptide-29 Oligopeptide-32 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Parfum, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Hamamelis Virginiana Water Carbomer Caprylyl Glycol Panthenol Betaine Polyglutamic Acid Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Phenoxyethanol Natto Gum Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, Natto Gum, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Adenosine These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 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. Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent. The way it works is fairly well mapped out: Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going. The clinical backing is pretty solid too. A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months. A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration. On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses. This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization. Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it