Tree to Tub Niacinamide Peptide Complex Anti-Aging Serum Versus Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum

Tree to Tub Niacinamide Peptide Complex Anti-Aging Serum Versus Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum Detailed comparison of Tree to Tub Niacinamide Peptide Complex Anti-Aging Serum versus Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles. 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 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-9 Sodium Hyaluronate Acetyl Glutamine Lecithin Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Bacillus Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract Butylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Phenoxyethanol Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Carnitine, Alanine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Caffeine, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Bacillus, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Digitaria Ciliaris Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Sodium Lactate, Polyglutamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Acacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative". It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time. The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles. So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging. A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw: While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone). Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations. Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin. Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources. It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy. Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces. A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks. Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis. One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies. Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne. Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant. Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin. Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compou