AlternaCaviar Clinical Densifying Scalp TreatmentIngredients

Alterna Caviar Clinical Densifying Scalp Treatment is a product from Hair Treatments category with 52 ingredients. Notable: Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate. The product is made by Alterna.

Caviar Clinical Densifying Scalp Treatment provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 20 more.

Organic score: 29% natural vs 56% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Propanediol

Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Hydroxyacetophenone

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Oleth-20

Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Poloxamer 407

Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid

Vitamins [2]: Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Antioxidants [5]: Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), BHT, Citric Acid

Moisturizing 7: Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate

Soothing 5: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Oleanolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Citric Acid

Antiseptic 5: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Oleanolic Acid, Potassium Sorbate

Softening 4: Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Butylene Glycol, Oleth-20, Tocopherol

Risk of allergy

Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Can support fungal acne

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

PEG

1 component

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil^#6

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#2Glycerin^#20Tocopherol^#22Panthenol^#27Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#371,2-Hexanediol^#40Sodium Hyaluronate^#52

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract^#36

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Hexyl Cinnamal^#12Limonene^#15Linalool^#17Citral^#24Citric Acid^#47

Detailed view

Alterna Caviar Clinical Densifying Scalp Treatment

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

#4Phenoxyethanol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.

Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.

Like many other preservatives, Phenoxyethanol is a strong chemical. European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 allows this component in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 1%. Clinical studies showed that the component doesn’t irritate the skin and doesn’t make it sensitive. According to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 it’s not toxic.