REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner Versus Biologique Recherche Lotion P50

REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner Versus Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 Detailed comparison of REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner versus Biologique Recherche Lotion P50. This acne toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Gluconolactone to clear breakouts and refine skin texture. This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores. Water Glycerin Betaine Niacinamide Propylene Glycol Arctium Lappa Root Extract Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Urea Gluconolactone Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Citric Acid Malic Acid Salicylic Acid Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Phenoxyethanol Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Alcohol Denat. Triethanolamine PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Xanthan Gum Disodium EDTA Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urea, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Alcohol Denat., Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA Ethoxydiglycol Magnesium Chloride Vinegar Phytic Acid Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract Myrtus Communis Extract Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract Allium Cepa Bulb Extract Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil Sulfur Sorbitol Water, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Malic Acid, Vinegar, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract, Myrtus Communis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil, Sulfur, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Arctium Lappa Root Extract is from the burdock plant. It is a botanical extract with skin conditioning and soothing properties. Burdock root contains polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. This can help explain why it's used to calm irritated or red skin. Evidence in humans is limited to the non-root parts of this plant; topical arctium fruit extract showed improvements in dermal extracellular matrix metabolism and visible wrinkles. 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. Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs. When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin. PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation. Gluconolactone has some interesting properties: In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily. This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topi