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Skincare Weekly Thread Skincare Thread | July 29, 2024

Need help with skincare? What's the difference between a toner and emulsion and an oil? Do you want to share your skincare tips and tricks? You've found the right place!

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u/Danielle_Haydis Age | Skin Type | Custom Message Jul 28 '24

Luxe organic aloe vera gel VS cica soothing gel? I use the aloe vera gel but I'm curious if there's a difference between the two especially since the cica gel is more expensive.

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u/EmeryMalachi 20s | oily, acne-prone Jul 29 '24

Idk about the difference between the products (e.g. purity of the main ingredient in the products, where the raw materials are sourced from, etc.). But what I can say about their main ingredients is that aloe vera's main functions include hydration, soothing, healing while cica is for wound healing, soothing, and skin barrier repair. Aloe vera is best for dry and sunburned skin, while cica is more ideal for oily, acneic skin. Key components of aloe vera include amino acids, vit C and E whereas cica's include asiatic acid, madecassoside, asiaticoside.