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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp versus The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on May 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin 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, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Scalp Treatment American Brand United States
Hair Serum Brand

Scalp Treatment

Products to help treat conditions relating to the scalp.

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 4.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.

Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 15.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 17.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene 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.

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Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 19.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 22.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 24.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Preservative
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

Vegamour GRO Scalp Detox Clarifying Treatment for Dry, Flaky, Oily Scalp contains this as ingredient number 26.

The Nue Co Supa Thick Scalp Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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