Biologique Recherche L'Eauxygénante Versus Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner

Biologique Recherche L'Eauxygénante Versus Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner Detailed comparison of Biologique Recherche L'Eauxygénante versus Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner. This brightening toner is formulated around Citric Acid to brighten dull-looking skin. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water Water Butylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Perfluorodecalin Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Silk Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether Poloxamer 188 Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Benzoate Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Perfluorodecalin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Poloxamer 188, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate Alcohol Denat. Glycerin Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract Tetrasodium EDTA Citric Acid Benzoic Acid Dehydroacetic Acid Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. 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. Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically. Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed. Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase. It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods. Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodiu