Bepanthen Derma Moisturizing Body Lotion Versus Biossance Squalane + Caffeine Toning Body Cream - Unscented

Bepanthen Derma Moisturizing Body Lotion Versus Biossance Squalane + Caffeine Toning Body Cream - Unscented Detailed comparison of Bepanthen Derma Moisturizing Body Lotion versus Biossance Squalane + Caffeine Toning Body Cream - Unscented. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Panthenol Isopropyl Isostearate Niacinamide Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate Cetearyl Alcohol Squalane Jojoba Esters Tocopheryl Acetate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Behenyl Alcohol Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Cetyl Alcohol Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Xanthan Gum Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Citric Acid Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid Sorbitan Olivate Cetearyl Olivate Cetyl Palmitate Caffeine Plankton Extract Sorbitan Palmitate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Tocopherol Sodium Gluconate Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Water, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Plankton Extract, Sorbitan Palmitate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols). Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils. Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in. In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. 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 re