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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment .

Published on September 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Scalp Scrub South Korean Brand South Korea
Scalp Treatment British Brand United Kingdom

Scalp Scrub

Scalp scrubs help exfoliate your scalp to get rid of oil, dirt, and grease.

Scalp Treatment

Products to help treat conditions relating to the scalp.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub contains this as ingredient number 21.

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

47% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub 43 ingredients

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The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment 15 ingredients

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