Bayer vs Grown Alchemist

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Research behind their key ingredients

• The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer

  Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

• Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate

  Benzyl alcohol · International Journal of Toxicology, 2001

• Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence

  Sodium hyaluronate molecule · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

• Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations

  Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

• Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021

• The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study

  Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

• Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy

  Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

• Efficacy of olive leaf extract-containing cream for facial rejuvenation: A pilot study

  Olive leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024

• A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors

  Rose bud · Molecules, 2020

• The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study

  Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023

• Is benzyl alcohol a significant contact sensitizer?

  Benzyl alcohol · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2022

• Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison

  Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

• Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract

  Willow bark extract · Planta Medica, 2019

• Noninvasive evaluation of the influence of aucubin-containing cosmetic macroemulsion on selected skin parameters

  Plantago extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

• Rosa gallica and its active compound, cyanidin-3,5-O-diglucoside, improve skin hydration via the GLK signaling pathway

  Rose bud · BioFactors, 2023

• Clinical efficacy of herbal extract cream on the skin hydration, elasticity, thickness, and dermis density for aged skin: A randomized controlled double-blind study

  Botanical extracts · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

• Influence of the emulsifier on nanostructure and clinical application of liquid crystalline emulsions

  Camellia seed oil · Scientific Reports, 2023

• Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover

  Camellia seed oil · Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017

• Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin

  Camellia seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

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