Act+Acre Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliator Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment

Act+Acre Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliator Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment Detailed comparison of Act+Acre Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliator versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment. Water Methyl Gluceth-20 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Betaine Propanediol Cocamidopropyl Betaine Glycerin Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Alanine Arginine Aspartic Acid Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Butylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol Carbomer Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Cellulose Citric Acid Dextran Dipropylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Glycine Helianthus Annuus Extract Histidine Hydrolyzed Corn Protein Hydroxypropylcellulose Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract Isoleucine Mentha Piperita Oil Menthol Menthyl Lactate Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Panthenyl Triacetate PCA Phenoxyethanol Phenylalanine Proline Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Salicylic Acid Serine Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Lactate Sodium PCA Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Threonine Tocopherol Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract Valine Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cellulose, Citric Acid, Dextran, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Histidine, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Isoleucine, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenyl Triacetate, PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylalanine, Proline, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Serine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Threonine, Tocopherol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Valine Panthenol PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Polyquaternium-37 Hexylene Glycol Capryloyl Glycine Citronellyl Methylcrotonate 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 Be the first to review 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. 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. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. 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. Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfolia