Phillip Adam Conditioner - Apple Cider Vinegar Versus The Rootist Strengthen Fortifier Concentrated Conditioner
Updated on September 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Phillip Adam Conditioner 16 ingredients
The Rootist Strengthen Fortifier Concentrated Conditioner 34 ingredients
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Phillip Adam Conditioner 16 ingredients
The Rootist Strengthen Fortifier Concentrated Conditioner 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Alcohol
Emollient
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Vinegar
Pyrus Malus Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Brassica Alcohol, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Aspartic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Vinegar, Pyrus Malus Pulp Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBrassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Alcohol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Vinegar
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Brassicyl Valinate Esylate
EmollientHydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactobacillus, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Water, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Brassica Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Vinegar, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Parfum
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 WaterBrassica Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine yet.
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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholIn cosmetics, vinegar is often used to help adjust the pH of a product. It is also a light exfoliant. The pH of your skin is important to maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Vinegar is created by the process of double-fermentation. It is an aqueous solution consisting mostly of water and acetic acid. Typically, vinegar contains anywhere from 5-8% acetic acid.
Other components include small amounts of contains small amounts of tartaric acid and citric acid. Depending on what is used to ferment the vinegar, it can have traces of flavoring as well.
Types of vinegar include sugar and fruit vinegars. Some types of vinegar include apple cider, raisin, brown rice,
Learn more about VinegarLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidIngredient Ratings
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