The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub Versus Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub

The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub Versus Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycolic Acid

Propanediol

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Betaine

Glycerin

Sodium Hydroxide

Polyquaternium-10

Phenoxyethanol

Benzyl Alcohol

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Citronellyl Methylcrotonate

Panthenol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Dehydroacetic Acid

Mannitol

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Sodium Benzoate

Tetraselmis Suecica Extract

Lactic Acid

Potassium Benzoate

Water, Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Mannitol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract, Lactic Acid, Potassium Benzoate

Sea Salt

Sodium Chloride

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Coco-Betaine

Lauryl Betaine

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Xanthan Gum

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Caffeine

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Menthol

Salicylic Acid

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Abies Sibirica Oil

Cupressus Sempervirens Oil

Niacinamide

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Verbena Officinalis Extract

Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract

Dipropylene Glycol

Limonene

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Amber Powder

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Disodium EDTA

1,2-Hexanediol

Sea Salt, Sodium Chloride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Betaine, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol

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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.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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!

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