IDA WARG Beauty Cure Scalp Serum Versus Recipe For men Anti-Dandruff Cooling Tonic For Hair & Beard
Updated on April 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
IDA WARG Beauty Cure Scalp Serum 20 ingredients
Recipe For men Anti-Dandruff Cooling Tonic For Hair & Beard 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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IDA WARG Beauty Cure Scalp Serum 20 ingredients
Recipe For men Anti-Dandruff Cooling Tonic For Hair & Beard 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Dextran
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Piroctone Olamine, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Dextran, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Sodium PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidPiroctone Olamine is used to treat fungal infections and often found in anti-dandruff shampoo.
This ingredient is particularly effective against Malassezia, the root cause of dandruff.
Piroctone olamine is water-soluble.
Learn more about Piroctone OlamineSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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