PomPom Botox Filler Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum Versus Environ Skin Care Malachite-NP Complex Serience Night Serum

PomPom Botox Filler Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum Versus Environ Skin Care Malachite-NP Complex Serience Night Serum Detailed comparison of PomPom Botox Filler Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum versus Environ Skin Care Malachite-NP Complex Serience Night Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Pentapeptide-18 to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns Water Propanediol Glycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Caprylyl Glycol Xanthan Gum Phenoxyethanol Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Pentapeptide-18 Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Sodium Hydroxide Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide Glycereth-26 Polysorbate 20 N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract Malachite Extract Pentylene Glycol Disodium EDTA Sodium Benzoate Tocopherol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Water, Glycereth-26, Polysorbate 20, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Propanediol, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Malachite Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). 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-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingred