Life Care Biotissima Hair Growth Caffeine Serum Versus Laboratoire ACM Novophane Anti-Hair Loss Lotion
Updated on July 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair loss. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Life Care Biotissima Hair Growth Caffeine Serum 10 ingredients
Laboratoire ACM Novophane Anti-Hair Loss Lotion 21 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Life Care Biotissima Hair Growth Caffeine Serum 10 ingredients
Laboratoire ACM Novophane Anti-Hair Loss Lotion 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil
Masking
Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat., Water, Biotin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Farnesol, Geraniol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil, Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Piperita Oil, Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Biotin 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 BiotinPanthenol 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 PanthenolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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