Balancing Scalp Treatment
The Ion Balancing Scalp Treatment is a misc. Our analysis of its 24 ingredients (16 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
The Ion Balancing Scalp Treatment is a misc. Our analysis of its 24 ingredients (16 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
6/4
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
0/1
Sensitive Skin
2/8
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rose Extract
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive) |
|
|
2
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzoic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Preservative, Bulking Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Cichorium Intybus Leaf Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
HYDROLYZED RHODOPHYCEAE EXTRACT
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Phosphate
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linoleic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
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Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza sativa bran oil
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
|
|
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
(Antioxidant, Perfuming) |
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