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Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

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Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

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

Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

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

Full ingredient list

Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water (aqua/eau), 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 7	Water, bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, niacinamide, glycerin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, fragrance, menthol, benzyl alcohol, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, mentha arvensis leaf oil, panthenol, phenoxyethanol, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, ethylhexylglycerin

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Total Number of ingredients = 16

Water (aqua/eau), 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, bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, niacinamide, glycerin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, fragrance, menthol, benzyl alcohol, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, mentha arvensis leaf oil, panthenol, phenoxyethanol, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

Soothing: Panthenol

Exfoliant: Glycolic acid, Lactic acid

Solvent: Water (aqua/eau), Benzyl alcohol, Glycerin, Propanediol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Menthol, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

Water (aqua/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.

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water

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

Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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.