Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum

Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum Detailed comparison of Synergy Therm Cosmetics Azelaic Acid Serum versus Geek & Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azeclair Serum. This acne serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid to clear breakouts and calm redness. This calming serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate to calm redness and balance excess oil. No concerns Water Butylene Glycol Azelaic Acid Lecithin Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Xanthan Gum Atelocollagen Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Butylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Atelocollagen, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate Propanediol Glycerin Methyl Gluceth-20 Allantoin Hydroxyethylcellulose Citric Acid Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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 ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated! Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny. On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together. Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.