Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo Versus Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment
Updated on February 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment 25 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 2%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Zinc Pyrithione 2%, Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sucrose Cocoate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, C15-19 Alkane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Parfum, Piroctone Olamine, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Benzophenone-4, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Bromelain, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Limonene, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment 25 ingredients
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