Umberto Giannini Grow Scrub Vegan Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

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Umberto Giannini Grow Scrub Vegan Exfoliating Scalp Scrub Versus Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment

Updated on November 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe scalp scrubs. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Umberto Giannini Grow Scrub Vegan Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Scalp Scrub

British Brand United Kingdom

Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment

Scalp Scrub

British Brand United Kingdom

Ingredient Info

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Umberto Giannini Grow Scrub Vegan Exfoliating Scalp Scrub 16 ingredients

Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment 24 ingredients

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Umberto Giannini Grow Scrub Vegan Exfoliating Scalp Scrub 16 ingredients

Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment 24 ingredients

Benefits

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Notable Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Grow Scrub Vegan Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Maris Sal Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Maris Sal.

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Ammonium Laureth Sulfate Cleansing, Foaming

Sulfate

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.

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Polyquaternium-6

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

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Potassium Sorbate Preservative

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

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Caffeine Skin Conditioning

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

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Piroctone Olamine Preservative

Preservative

Piroctone Olamine is a preservative.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is more commonly known as the coffee bean from the Coffea Arabica tree. Besides being a delicious drink, coffee beans have a ton of skin benefits.

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Chondrus Crispus Extract Skin Conditioning

Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Chondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.

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Coffea Robusta Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is derived from a type of brown algae.

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Laminaria Digitata Extract Skin Protecting

Laminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.

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Sodium Benzoate Masking, Preservative

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

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Maris Sal, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-6, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Caffeine, Piroctone Olamine, Citric Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Benzoate

Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment

Stearyl Alcohol Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

2 / 2

Fatty Alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

2 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Behentrimonium Chloride Preservative

Preservative

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

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Juglans Regia Shell Powder Abrasive

Exfoliant

You might know this ingredient as walnut shell powder. It is an abrasive used as a physical exfoliator.

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C15-19 Alkane Solvent

C15-19 alkane is a mixture of alkanes. Alkanes are hydrocarbons with carbon atoms held together by single bonds.

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Cocos Nucifera Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

4 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • 2 Concerns

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Benzyl Alcohol Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Alcohol • Fragrance • Preservative • 6 Concerns

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

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Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

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Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder Abrasive, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Exfoliant

Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder is an exfoliant.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

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Piroctone Olamine Preservative

Preservative

Piroctone Olamine is a preservative.

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Chlorphenesin Antimicrobial, Preservative

Preservative

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

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Salicylic Acid Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

BHA • Preservative • 5 Benefits • 4 Concerns

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Benzophenone-4 UV Absorber, UV Filter

Chemical UV Filter

Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen.

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Sorbic Acid Preservative

Preservative • May worsen Eczema

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

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Bromelain Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Bromelain.

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Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.

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Lactobacillus Ferment Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.

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Limonene Perfuming, Solvent

Fragrance

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

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CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

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CI 42090 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

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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.

Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

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In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Piroctone Olamine

Preservative

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Piroctone Olamine is a preservative.

Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

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Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

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