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Alverde Naturkosmetik Ultra Sensitiv Shampoo Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Alverde Naturkosmetik Ultra Sensitiv Shampoo Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment What's inside Key Ingredients No key ingredients Benefits Concerns No concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Water Glycerin Coco-Glucoside Betaine Xanthan
Alverde Naturkosmetik Ultra Sensitiv Shampoo Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Glycerin
Coco-Glucoside
Betaine
Xanthan Gum
Pentylene Glycol
Citric Acid
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Propanediol
Salicylic Acid
Panthenol
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Phenoxyethanol
Polyquaternium-37
Hexylene Glycol
Capryloyl Glycine
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Sodium Hydroxide
Ethylhexylglycerin
Xylitylglucoside
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Betaine, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!