PCA Skin Total Strength Serum Versus PCA Skin Exlinea Peptide Smoothing Serum

PCA Skin Total Strength Serum Versus PCA Skin Exlinea Peptide Smoothing Serum Detailed comparison of PCA Skin Total Strength Serum versus PCA Skin Exlinea Peptide Smoothing Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Gluconolactone and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Gluconolactone to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Hamamelis Virginiana Water Glycerin Glycosaminoglycans Alcohol Alcohol Denat. Gluconolactone Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Sodium Benzoate Xanthan Gum Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice Adenosine Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract Lavandula Hybrida Oil Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Menthyl Lactate Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil Silybum Marianum Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Totarol Tocotrienols Elaeis Guineensis Oil Citric Acid Phospholipids Potassium Sorbate Tocopherol Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycerin, Glycosaminoglycans, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Gluconolactone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Adenosine, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil, Silybum Marianum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Totarol, Tocotrienols, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Citric Acid, Phospholipids, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aminomethyl Propanol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil Phenoxyethanol Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Tropolone Mentha Piperita Oil Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Phytosterols Oryza Sativa Bran Wax Squalene Water, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Gluconolactone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Tropolone, Mentha Piperita Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Squalene These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs. When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin. PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation. Gluconolactone has some interesting properties: In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily. This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol. Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products. This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus. Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more. You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives. Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil is a fragrance and is an oil. Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically. Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed. Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase. It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods. Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps. We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity. In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface. Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior: Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair. Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects. You'll typical