RYO Root: Gen Hair Loss Care Scalp Essence Versus Grafen Root Booster Hair Tonic
Updated on February 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
RYO Root: Gen Hair Loss Care Scalp Essence 36 ingredients
Grafen Root Booster Hair Tonic 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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RYO Root: Gen Hair Loss Care Scalp Essence 36 ingredients
Grafen Root Booster Hair Tonic 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Panax Ginseng Root Cell Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Oil
Emollient
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Canola Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Parfum, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Butylene Glycol, Piroctone Olamine, Propanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Cell Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Max Oil, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Menthol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., C12-13 Pareth-9, Parfum, Hexylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Leucine, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Alcohol 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.Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholParfum 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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