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Skin Deva 20% Argireline + Matrixyl 3000 + Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Cos De BAHA P M.A Peptide Serum

Skin Deva 20% Argireline + Matrixyl 3000 + Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Cos De BAHA P M.A Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of Skin Deva 20% Argireline + Matrixyl 3000 + Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Cos De BAHA P M.A Peptide Serum. This anti-aging serum is for

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Skin Deva 20% Argireline + Matrixyl 3000 + Hyaluronic Acid Serum Versus Cos De BAHA P M.A Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of Skin Deva 20% Argireline + Matrixyl 3000 + Hyaluronic Acid Serum versus Cos De BAHA P M.A Peptide Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Matrixyl 3000 to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 20% Matrixyl 3000 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Glycerin Hyaluronic Acid Benzyl Alcohol Dehydroacetic Acid Water, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 20%, Matrixyl 3000, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid Propanediol Niacinamide 1,2-Hexanediol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Beta-Glucan Adenosine Allantoin Butylene Glycol Carbomer Polysorbate 20 Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Lactate Rosa Damascena Extract Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Artemisia Vulgaris Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Water, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract 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. 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is a botanical extract pulled from the leaves of aloe vera and one of the most studied plant ingredients in cosmetics. The inner leaf gel it comes from is mostly water (~99-99.5%) and the remaining fraction is made up of pretty good stuff: polysaccharides, vitamins, phenolics, and enzymes. Its headline job is hydration. The star polysaccharide in aloe, acemannan, is a humectant that retains moisture and helps reduce trans-epidermal water loss. Aloe also has real soothing credentials; it contains anti-inflammatory compounds like bradykinase and C-glucosyl chromone that help calm irritation and redness. On the repair side, lab work shows that acemannan wakes up your skin's repair cells (fibroblasts), prompting them to multiply and speed up healing. There's some human data for cosmetic benefit too: a cream containing 10% Aloe Barbadensis leaf extract improved skin hydration and elasticity in a real-use study. Safety-wise, this ingredient is well-regarded with just one rare downside; there have been some case reports of acute eczema, contact urticaria, and dermatitis in people who applied aloe-derived ingredients topically. Those with a known aloe or Liliaceae sensitivity should patch test. Typical use levels range widely, from under 1% up to 90%+ depending on the format and the effect you are after. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-