Healthy Scalp Scrub

Ion

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About this product

The Ion Healthy Scalp Scrub is a misc. Our analysis of its 19 ingredients (12 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Misc
Ingredients
19
Low-risk
12
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
United States

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 5/3
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Stearate Anhydroxylitol Sucrose Xylitol Xylitylglucoside
Caution for dry skin
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Menthol
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 2/3
Good for sensitive skin
Sucrose Menthol
Caution for sensitive skin
Citric Acid Menthol Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients list

19 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All19 Skin Conditioning8 Fragrance7 Humectant5 Emulsion Stabilising4 Film Forming4 Flavoring Agent3 Buffering Agent3 Perfuming3
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
Sucrose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Hydroxypropyl Guar
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
1
A
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
(Adhesive, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Perfuming)
Mentha Piperita Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Refreshing, Tonic)
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Pinene
(Antifoaming, Fragrance)
1
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
1
Xylitylglucoside
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
1
Anhydroxylitol
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Sodium Phosphate
(Buffering Agent)
Anetholea Anisata Leaf Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
3
A
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acne FightingFights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Sucrose
Flavoring agent, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Flavoring agentHumectantSkin conditioningSoothing
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingFilm formingViscosity increasing agentAntistatic agentBindingSurfactantViscosity controlling
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Adhesive, Binding agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A AdhesiveBinding agentEmulsion stabilisingFilm formingViscosity increasing agentAntistatic agentBindingSurfactantViscosity controlling
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A DeodorantSkin conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceSkin conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantPerfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfumingRefreshingTonic
PARFUM
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfuming
Pinene
Antifoaming, Fragrance
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntifoamingFragrance
Xylitol
Flavoring agent, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Flavoring agentHumectantSkin conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 HumectantSkin conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 HumectantSkin conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
Buffering agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Buffering agent
Anetholea Anisata Leaf Extract
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Hair conditioningSkin conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
Ph adjuster, Buffering agent
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Ph adjusterBuffering agent
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger
Menthol
Denaturant, External analgesic
Potentially a skin irritantRead moreShow less
EWG 1 DenaturantExternal analgesicFlavoring agentFragranceOral health caredrugMaskingRefreshingSoothing Good for Oily SkinBad for Sensitive SkinBad for Dry Skin
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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