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Clinical Sensitive Scalp Calming Treatment

Head and shoulders CLINICAL SENSITIVE SCALP CALMING TREATMENT.

Product category and function

Scalp Relief Treatment

Clinical Sensitive Scalp Calming Treatment

Scalp Treatments	Scalp Treatments
Products targeting scalp issues like dryness or dandruff.	Products targeting scalp issues like dryness or dandruff.
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Ingredient highlights

Scalp Relief Treatment

Clinical Sensitive Scalp Calming Treatment

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Scalp Relief Treatment

Clinical Sensitive Scalp Calming Treatment

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, glycerin, parfum/fragrance, steareth-20, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, triethanolamine, isostearyl alcohol, acetamide mea, peg-23 m, tetrasodium edta, boswellia serrata gum, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, trideceth-6, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, silica, bht, potassium sorbate, sodium sulfite, citric acid 6	Pyrithione zinc 0.2%, phenoxyethanol, water, methylparaben, stearyl alcohol, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, propylparaben, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, fragrance, glutamic acid, citric acid, benzyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 14

Aqua/water/eau, niacinamide, glycerin, parfum/fragrance, steareth-20, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, triethanolamine, isostearyl alcohol, acetamide mea, peg-23 m, tetrasodium edta, boswellia serrata gum, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, trideceth-6, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, silica, bht, potassium sorbate, sodium sulfite, citric acid

Pyrithione zinc 0.2%, phenoxyethanol, water, methylparaben, stearyl alcohol, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, propylparaben, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, fragrance, glutamic acid, citric acid, benzyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Notable ingredients

Scalp Relief Treatment

Clinical Sensitive Scalp Calming Treatment

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Solvent: Water, Benzyl alcohol

Anti-microbial: Phenoxyethanol

Buffering: Citric acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Scalp Relief Treatment

Clinical Sensitive Scalp Calming Treatment

Aqua/water/eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent