Phyto Phytolium+ Initial Stages Strengthening Treatment Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Advanced Aminexil Anti Hair Loss Professional Serum
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair loss. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Phyto Phytolium+ Initial Stages Strengthening Treatment 16 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Advanced Aminexil Anti Hair Loss Professional Serum 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Phyto Phytolium+ Initial Stages Strengthening Treatment 16 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Advanced Aminexil Anti Hair Loss Professional Serum 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carnitine
CleansingWater, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Capryloyl Glycine, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Parfum, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Adenosine, Carnitine
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-11
Linalool
Perfuming
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
Masking
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningSafflower Glucoside
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Limonene, Polyquaternium-11, Linalool, Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Safflower Glucoside, Hydroxycitronellal, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, 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 WaterAlcohol 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.Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolaminePeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIngredient Ratings
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