BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo Versus OGX Beauty Biotin & Collagen Shampoo

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo Versus OGX Beauty Biotin & Collagen Shampoo

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Water

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Glycerin

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Polysorbate 80

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Soyamidopropylamine Oxide

Maltodextrin

Biotin

Panthenol

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Zingiber Officinale Extract

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

Santalum Album Oil

Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Polyquaternium-7

Polyquaternium-71

Parfum

Citric Acid

Benzyl Alcohol

Dehydroacetic Acid

Coconut Acid

Vegetable Oil

Plant Ash

Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Soyamidopropylamine Oxide, Maltodextrin, Biotin, Panthenol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-71, Parfum, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Coconut Acid, Vegetable Oil, Plant Ash

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer

Polyquaternium-22

PEG-7 Amodimethicone

Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

Polyquaternium-39

Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

Laureth-4

Glycol Distearate

Propylene Glycol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Hexylene Glycol

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Benzoate

CI 60730

CI 16035

CI 19140

Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer, Polyquaternium-22, PEG-7 Amodimethicone, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Laureth-4, Glycol Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 60730, CI 16035, CI 19140

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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.

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.

More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.

Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

Parfum 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.

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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