The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Hair & Scalp Scrub Versus Kérastase Scrub Énergisant Purifying Scrub For Oily Scalp
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe scalp scrubs. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Hair & Scalp Scrub 18 ingredients
Kérastase Scrub Énergisant Purifying Scrub For Oily Scalp 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Hair & Scalp Scrub 18 ingredients
Kérastase Scrub Énergisant Purifying Scrub For Oily Scalp 17 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Menthol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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 WaterGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Menthol 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 MentholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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