Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.

This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Polysorbate 20

1,2-Hexanediol

Polysorbate 80

Trehalose

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Panthenol

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Sodium Gluconate

Alcohol

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Bisabolol

Xanthan Gum

Maltodextrin

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Tocopherol

Citric Acid

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil

Sodium Acetate

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Cellulose

Sodium Benzoate

Lactic Acid

Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil

Potassium Sorbate

Linalool

Limonene

Geraniol

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Trehalose, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Sodium Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol

Niacinamide 10%

Pentylene Glycol

Zinc PCA 1%

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Isoceteth-20

Ethoxydiglycol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

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.

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