Hask Biotin Boost 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray Versus Natura Siberica Oblepikha Shampoo For Weak And Damaged Hair

Hask Biotin Boost 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray Versus Natura Siberica Oblepikha Shampoo For Weak And Damaged Hair

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Biotin

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

Cetrimonium Chloride

Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer

Pvp

PPG-3 Myristyl Ether

Polysorbate 20

Dehydroacetic Acid

Benzoic Acid

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Silicone Quaternium-22

Zea Mays Starch

Phenoxyethanol

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Sodium Benzoate

Citric Acid

Parfum

Citronellol

Coumarin

Eugenol

Geraniol

Hydroxycitronellal

Limonene

Linalool

Water, Glycerin, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer, Pvp, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Polysorbate 20, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Silicone Quaternium-22, Zea Mays Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool

Sodium Coco-Sulfate

Lauryl Glucoside

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Sodium Chloride

Panthenol

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water

Phospholipids

Glycine Soja Oil

Hippophae Rhamnoidesamidopropyl Betaine

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Pineamidopropyl Betaine

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Abies Sibirica Needle Extract

Flavocetraria Nivalis Extract

Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract

Pinus Sibirica Needle Extract

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract

Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides

Sodium PCA

Sodium Lactate

Arginine

Aspartic Acid

PCA

Glycine

Alanine

Serine

Valine

Proline

Threonine

Isoleucine

Histidine

Phenylalanine

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Benzyl Alcohol

Potassium Sorbate

CI 15985

CI 16255

CI 19140

Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoidesamidopropyl Betaine, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Pineamidopropyl Betaine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Abies Sibirica Needle Extract, Flavocetraria Nivalis Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Pinus Sibirica Needle Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract, Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, CI 15985, CI 16255, 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.

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.

Dehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that keeps your products safe from microbes.

As an organic acid, it penetrates microbial cell walls and disrupts cellular metabolism. This makes it effective against bacteria, yeast, and mold.

It is effective at low concentrations (<0.6%). Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing.

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.

Sodium 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.

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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