Phillip Adam Thirsty Hair Conditioner+ Versus Phillip Adam Conditioner - Fragrance Free
Updated on September 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 12 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Phillip Adam Thirsty Hair Conditioner+ 23 ingredients
Phillip Adam Conditioner 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Phillip Adam Thirsty Hair Conditioner+ 23 ingredients
Phillip Adam Conditioner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Alcohol
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pea Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Brassica Alcohol, Aspartic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Pea Amino Acids, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber, Lactic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Alcohol
Emollient
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Vinegar
Lactic 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, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Brassica Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By stabilizing them, antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.
Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help with stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Pea Protein yet.
Lactic 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 AcidWe don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract yet.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractWater. 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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