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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum Detailed comparison of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum. This calming ampoule is formulated a

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule Versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum Detailed comparison of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule versus APLB Azelaic Acid Peptide Ampoule Serum. This calming ampoule is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots. This calming ampoule is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to calm redness and fade the look of dark spots. No concerns Water Azelaic Acid Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Disodium Phosphate Pentylene Glycol Propanediol Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate Maltodextrin Azelamide Mea Panthenol Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Glycerin Ethylhexylglycerin Allantoin Centella Asiatica Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Biosaccharide Gum-1 Sodium Hyaluronate Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Beta-Glucan Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Phellinus Linteus Extract Tocopherol Citric Acid Sodium Citrate Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Water, Azelaic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Maltodextrin, Azelamide Mea, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Diethoxyethyl Succinate Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Squalane Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Extract Artemisia Annua Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Dipropylene Glycol Cellulose Gum Disodium EDTA Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Xanthan Gum Inulin Cellulose Glucose Fructose Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Azelaic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Squalane, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Inulin, Cellulose, Glucose, Fructose, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol 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 Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin. What makes it special? OTC Azelaic acid is usually available in concentrations from 10-15% and anything over requires a prescription. Here's what each tier does best: Unlike other acids, azelaic acid will not make your skin more photosensitive/sun sensitive. Though this ingredient is naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley, it is usually synthetically created for cosmetics to ensure stability and effectiveness. 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-g