Hask Tea Tree Oil & Rosemary Pre-Shampoo Scalp Scrub Versus The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Hair & Scalp Scrub
Updated on January 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe scalp scrubs. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Hask Tea Tree Oil & Rosemary Pre-Shampoo Scalp Scrub 26 ingredients
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Hair & Scalp Scrub 18 ingredients
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Hask Tea Tree Oil & Rosemary Pre-Shampoo Scalp Scrub 26 ingredients
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Hair & Scalp Scrub 18 ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Menthol
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Isopropanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sucrose, Water, Glycerin, Cocamide Mipa, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coconut Acid, Menthol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Methyltaurate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isopropanolamine, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients 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 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 GlycerinThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateChances 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 ChloridePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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