Maria Åkerberg Scalp Scrub Intensive Versus Kevin Murphy Scalp Spa Scrub
Updated on February 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe scalp scrubs. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Maria Åkerberg Scalp Scrub Intensive 17 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Scalp Spa Scrub 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Maria Åkerberg Scalp Scrub Intensive 17 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Scalp Spa Scrub 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Japan Wax
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Japan Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Perlite
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Perlite, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Panthenol, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthyl Lactate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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