Dr.ForHair Folligen Sea Salt Scaler Versus frank body Caffeinated Scalp Scrub
Updated on January 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe scalp scrubs. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Dr.ForHair Folligen Sea Salt Scaler 54 ingredients
frank body Caffeinated Scalp Scrub 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr.ForHair Folligen Sea Salt Scaler 54 ingredients
frank body Caffeinated Scalp Scrub 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventTrehalose
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Seed Oil
Carum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Vinca Minor Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride, Water, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Sea Salt, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Lauryl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Alcohol Denat., Potassium Cocoate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Menthol, Trihydroxystearin, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Menthyl Lactate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Caffeine, Adenosine, Biotin, Pearl Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Pyrithione, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pumice
Abrasive
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Pumice, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Caffeine, Glycine Soja Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineIngredient Ratings
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Dr.ForHair Folligen Sea Salt Scaler 54 ingredients
frank body Caffeinated Scalp Scrub 28 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dr.ForHair Folligen Sea Salt Scaler 54 ingredients
amazing scalp scrub! you can get it in a huge container that’ll last forever for less than $30 in the U.S.
it leaves your scalp very clean, removing excess oil before you shampoo your hair. it’s also feels great to massage this in, whether it’s with your fingers or with a scalp brush.
