Bake Ceramide Peptide Moisturizer

Bake Ceramide Peptide Moisturizer Bake Ceramide Peptide Moisturizer ingredients explained: Ceramide, Multi Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera Gel, Citric Acid, Ashwagandha, Kojic Acid, Vitamin C, Jojoba Oil, Glycerine, Rose Petal Powder, Distilled Water, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol Show all ingredients by function Ceramide skin-identical ingredient goodie Hyaluronic Acid skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/​humectant Aloe Vera Gel soothing, emollient, moisturizer/​humectant Citric Acid buffering Ashwagandha Kojic Acid antioxidant, skin brightening Vitamin C antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering superstar Jojoba Oil emollient 0, 0-2 Glycerine 0, 0 Distilled Water solvent Sodium Benzoate preservative Phenoxyethanol This ingredient name is not according to the INCI-standard. :( What, why?! There are several types of ceramides both in the skin and used in cosmetic products. Read more about ceramides here >> It’s naturally in our skin and behaves there like a sponge It can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water It is a big molecule from repeated subunits (polymer) so different molecular weight versions exist (unfortunately there is no way to determine MW from INCI list only) High-molecular-weight-HA (>500 kDa) is an excellent surface hydrator, skin protectant and can act as an osmotic pump helping water-soluble actives to penetrate deeper into the skin Low-molecular-weight-HA (< 500 kDa) can hydrate the skin somewhat deeper though it is still a big molecule and works mainly in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin) Low-molecular-weight-HA might also help the skin to repair itself by increasing its self-defense (~ 200kDa used in the study) Ultra-low-molecular-weight-HA (<50kDa) is a controversial ingredient and might work as a pro-inflammatory signal molecule The extract coming from the juice containing leaves of the Aloe vera plant. It's usually a hydroglycolic extract (though oil extract for the lipid parts also exists) that has similar moisturizing, emollient and anti-inflammatory properties as the juice itself. We have written some more about aloe here. Citric acid comes from citrus fruits and is an AHA. If these magic three letters don’t tell you anything, click here and read our detailed description on glycolic acid, the most famous AHA. So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh. Expand to read more There is also some research showing that citric acid with regular use (think three months and 20% concentration) can help sun-damaged skin, increase skin thickness and some nice hydrating things called glycosaminoglycans in the skin. But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid. Probably that’s why citric acid is usually not used as an exfoliant but more as a helper ingredient in small amounts to adjust the pH of a formulation. We don't have description for this ingredient yet. Works best between a concentration of 5-20% Boosts the skin’s own collagen production Fades pigmentation and brown spots If used under sunscreen it boosts its UV protection Extremely unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air Stable in solutions with water only if pH is less than 3.5 or in waterless formulations Vit E + C work in synergy and provide superb photoprotection Ferulic acid doubles the photoprotection effect of Vit C+E and helps to stabilize Vit C Potent Vit. C serums might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin Jojoba is a drought resistant evergreen shrub native to South-western North America. It's known and grown for jojoba oil, the golden yellow liqui what‑it‑does skin-identical ingredient | moisturizer/humectant soothing | emollient | moisturizer/humectant antioxidant | skin brightening antioxidant | skin brightening | buffering irritancy, com.

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