Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Serum Versus Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum

Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Serum Versus Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Serum versus Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and calm redness. No concerns Water 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 10% Propanediol Corn Gluten Amino Acids Butylene Glycol Sodium Polyglutamate Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Hydroxyacetophenone Hexylene Glycol Xanthan Gum Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Glycerin Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Silk Extract Beta-Glucan Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Potassium Sorbate Parfum Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 10%, Propanediol, Corn Gluten Amino Acids, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Silk Extract, Beta-Glucan, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum Oligopeptide-1 Oligopeptide-2 Oligopeptide-5 Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Sodium Hydroxide Water, Propanediol, Corn Gluten Amino Acids, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-5, Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Silk Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide 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. Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed. It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent. On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin The more interesting story is underneath: Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair. A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use. It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive. This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%. Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside. In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin. There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection. Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums. A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity. The quality of the extract matters a lot here: Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quali