Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Placent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo versus Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo .
Last updated on December 15, 2023. Published on January 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Placent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo 28 ingredients
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Placent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo 28 ingredients
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Placent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo 28 ingredients
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Lauryl Glucoside • Acrylates Copolymer • Peg-4 Distearyl Ether • Distearyl Ether • Dicaprylyl Ether • Hydrolyzed Placental Protein • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Hydrolyzed Silk • Panthenol • Parfum • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Triethylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Magnesium Nitrate • Magnesium Chloride • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • DMDM Hydantoin • Benzyl Alcohol • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone
Water • Tea-Lauryl Sulfate • Cocamide Dea • Lauryl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Parfum • Citric Acid • Triethylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Piroctone Olamine • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Magnesium Chloride • Magnesium Nitrate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumPlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycerinPlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Triethylene Glycol is a fragrance.
Placent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Nitrate.
Placent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.
Placent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholPlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinonePlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinonePlacent Activ Milano Hair Growth Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
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