Tree to Tub Niacinamide Peptide Complex Anti-Aging Serum Versus I'm from Mugwort Serum

Tree to Tub Niacinamide Peptide Complex Anti-Aging Serum Versus I'm from Mugwort Serum

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

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

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Acacia Senegal Gum

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract

Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

Codonopsis Lanceolata Extract

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract

Digitaria Ciliaris Flower Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Polygonum Odoratum Extract

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Pentapeptide-18

Carnitine

Alanine

Glycine

Histidine

Isoleucine

Phenylalanine

Proline

Serine

Threonine

Valine

Arginine

Caffeine

Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum

Xanthan Gum

Sodium Lactate

PCA

Sodium PCA

Sodium Benzoate

Polyglutamic Acid

Aspartic Acid

Citric Acid

Caprylyl Glycol

Sodium Levulinate

Potassium Sorbate

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Digitaria Ciliaris Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Carnitine, Alanine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Arginine, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate

Butylene Glycol

2,3-Butanediol

Methylpropanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Allium Sativum Bulb Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Pentylene Glycol

Erythritol

Betaine

Methyl Gluceth-10

Panthenol

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Sclerotium Gum

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tromethamine

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Allantoin

Sodium Phytate

Dextrin

Ceramide NP

Beta-Glucan

Cellulose

Tocopherol

Carbomer

Water, Butylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Erythritol, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-10, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Cellulose, Polyglutamic Acid, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer

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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.

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

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-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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.

Polyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.

This ingredient is an effective skin hydrator and may help speed up wound healing. As a humectant, it draws and holds water to the skin. This ingredient is often compared to hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Similarly to hyaluronic acid, it can vary in molecular weights. This means polyglutamic acid is capable of bringing hydration to lower levels of the skin.

Fun fact: Polyglutamic Acid is found in the Japanese food, natto. It is also being used in cancer treatment studies.

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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