Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo Versus Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe dry shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo 20 ingredients
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo 20 ingredients
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPvp
Emulsion StabilisingMaranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Zinc Ricinoleate
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Nephelium Lappaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Alcohol Denat., Oryza Sativa Starch, Pvp, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Maltodextrin, Zinc Ricinoleate, Mandelic Acid, Pentapeptide-3, Nephelium Lappaceum Seed Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Arginine, Water, Diisopropyl Adipate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Butane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as an aerosol propellant.
Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.
It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.
Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Diisopropyl AdipateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil comes from the seabuckthorn plant. It is rich in tocopherols, tocotrienols, and plant sterols.
This oil is rich in fatty acids, including: two types of linoleic acid (~30-34%), oleic acid (17%), and palmiteic acid (35%). Note these numbers are averages, and different parts of the plant will vary.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed OilOryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.
Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.
Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa StarchParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumIngredient Ratings
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