Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo Versus Idun Minerals Refreshing Dry Shampoo
Updated on April 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe dry shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo 20 ingredients
Idun Minerals Refreshing Dry Shampoo 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo 20 ingredients
Idun Minerals Refreshing Dry Shampoo 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
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.
Butane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as an aerosol propellant.
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.Oryza 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 StarchWater. 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.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo 20 ingredients
Idun Minerals Refreshing Dry Shampoo 10 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo 20 ingredients
I have really oily hair that needs to be washed every other day. This dry shampoo helps me wash my hair less frequently by 1-2 days. I use this whenever my hair needs to be freshened up. Although it is way more expensive than regular drugstore dry shampoos, I think it is sooo worth it considering how it makes my hair look much fresher and cleaner. I will always splurge on this, no regrets.
