Earth Rhythm Exfoliating Hair And Scalp Complex Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment

Earth Rhythm Exfoliating Hair And Scalp Complex Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment Detailed comparison of Earth Rhythm Exfoliating Hair And Scalp Complex versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment. Water Propanediol Saccharum Officinarum Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Betaine Hexylene Glycol Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Hexapeptide-11 Polyquaternium-37 Xanthan Gum Capryloyl Glycine Phenoxyethanol Triethylene Glycol Water, Propanediol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Polyquaternium-37, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Panthenol PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 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 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. Capryloyl Glycine is created by adding an acyl group to glycine and caprylic acid chloride. It is a cleanser due to its surfactant properties. Surfactants help dirt, oil, and other polluants be more easily rinsed away. According to manufacturers, Capryloyl Glycine also helps soften the skin and regulate sebum production. Emerging studies show Capryloyl Glycine may inhibit hair growth. It may also cause allergies for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions about this ingredient. Hexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster. It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily. As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin. Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%. This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing. A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations. 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 o