Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo For Sensitive Scalp Versus Dr. Groot Scalp Revitalizing Solution Hair Thickening Shampoo
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Farnesol
Perfuming
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol, Farnesol, Hexylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, PEG-150 Distearate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Piroctone Olamine, Polyquaternium-10, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Polylysine
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentVinegar
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Dextrin
AbsorbentPEG-Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientPolyquaternium-7
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventMannitol
Humectant
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Isethionate
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Methylpropanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Yeast Extract, Beta-Glucan, Inulin, Maltodextrin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Biotin, Caffeine, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Arginine, Benzyl Alcohol, Aspartic Acid, Polylysine, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, PCA, Serine, Glycine, Alanine, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Valine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium PCA, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Vinegar, Zea Mays Starch, Dextrin, PEG-Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Polyquaternium-7, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cocamide Mea, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Menthol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Coconut Acid, Niacinamide, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Mannitol, CI 77289, Sodium Isethionate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineHexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster.
It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily.
As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin.
Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%.
This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing.
A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolParfum 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 ParfumSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium 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 BenzoateChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
