Hairitage Need To Have It Scalp Density Serum Versus Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops
Updated on January 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Hairitage Need To Have It Scalp Density Serum 18 ingredients
Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops 30 ingredients
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Hairitage Need To Have It Scalp Density Serum 18 ingredients
Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops 30 ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium PCA
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9
Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Caffeine, Biotin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningNicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Dextran
Sodium Phytate
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Biotin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Panthenol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dextran, Sodium Phytate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCitric 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 AcidBiotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86 is a peptide.
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9 is a peptide.
This peptide has hair and skin conditioning properties.
According to the manufacturer, this ingredient contains a plant protein called plant-IGF1 that is able to thicken the epidermis (or the outermost layer of skin).
An in-vivo study done by the manufacturer claims:
While this seems promising, more studies are needed. (Though there's no harm in testing out this ingredient!)
Learn more about Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2Ingredient Ratings
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