Asarai vs Luna Nectar

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Research behind their key ingredients

• Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments

  Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

• The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review

  Aloe barbadensis extract · Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

• Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing

  Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

• Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo

  Chamomile extract · International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016

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

  Aloe barbadensis extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

• 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

• Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study

  Jojoba oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

• A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial

  Bakuchiol · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015

• A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris

  Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020

• Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration

  Betaine · Molecules, 2024

• The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively

  Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003

• A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Genistein Plus Bakuchiol and Vitamins (GEN+) Product for Male Facial Skin: Effects on Skin Appearance and Properties

  Bakuchiol · Skin Research and Technology, 2026

• Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population

  Bakuchiol · Health Science Reports, 2025

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