The Rootist Clarify Purifier AHA+ACV Pre-Shampoo Scalp Clarifying Rinse Versus Bread Scalp-Serum Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 7 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
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Rootist Clarify Purifier AHA+ACV Pre-Shampoo Scalp Clarifying Rinse 33 ingredients
Bread Scalp-Serum Exfoliating Scalp Treatment 48 ingredients
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The Rootist Clarify Purifier AHA+ACV Pre-Shampoo Scalp Clarifying Rinse 33 ingredients
Bread Scalp-Serum Exfoliating Scalp Treatment 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Callus Culture
Antioxidant
Coffee Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
Emollient
Ganoderma Lucidum Ferment Filtrate
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Lactobacillus/Rice Seed Extract Ferment Filtrate
EmollientArginine
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningVinegar
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactobacillus, Centella Asiatica Callus Culture, Coffee Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters, Ganoderma Lucidum Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Rice Seed Extract Ferment Filtrate, Arginine, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Water, Vinegar, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Pentylene Glycol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Inulin, Glucomannan, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sarcosine, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingDavidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Backhousia Anisata Leaf Extract
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientCoenochloris Signiensis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMenthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingSodium Nitrate
SoothingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingMenthone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
L-Menthanone
Perfuming
Eucalyptol
Perfuming
D-Pulegone
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Neomenthol
Perfuming
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPinene
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Gluconolactone, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Backhousia Anisata Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Glycerin, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Maltodextrin, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Nitrate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Menthone, Limonene, L-Menthanone, Eucalyptol, D-Pulegone, Beta-Caryophyllene, Neomenthol, Sodium Phosphate, Pinene, Sodium Benzoate, Lecithin, Glyoxal, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineLactic 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 AcidWater. 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateLimonene 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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