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What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Shea Moisture 100% Pure Argan Oil Head to Toe Smoothing
Pura D'or Advanced Therapy Shampoo

Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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100% Pure Argan Oil Head to Toe Smoothing
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Oil  •  Helps hydrate Dry Skin  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Advanced Therapy Shampoo
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Skin Conditioning
2 Benefits

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.

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Polyquaternium-71 Humectant

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Polyquaternium-73

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Cleansing

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.

Lactobacillus Ferment Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.

Salix Alba Bark Extract Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Good for Oily Skin

Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Antioxidant, Perfuming
Antioxidant  •  Fragrance  •  Oil  •  Good for Oily Skin

This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Oil  •  Helps hydrate Dry Skin  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil Emollient, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance  •  Oil

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract.

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Grateloupia Elliptica Extract Skin Conditioning

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Biotin Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

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

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract.

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Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance  •  Oil  •  EU Allergen

This ingredient comes from the bark of the Cedarwood tree.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning
Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.

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Salvia Sclarea Oil Masking, Tonic
Oil

Salvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae

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Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract.

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Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

This extract comes from the Roselle flower, or Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Roselle flowers are rich in antioxidants and have anti-aging benefits.

Prunus Africana Bark Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Prunus Africana Bark Extract.

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Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Cucurbita Pepo Seed oil comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent
Antioxidant  •  5 Benefits

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Zinc Pyrithione Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
Preservative

Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.

Soy Isoflavones Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Soy Isoflavones.

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Beta-Sitosterol Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Beta-Sitosterol.

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder.

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Citrus Limon Peel Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance  •  Oil  •  EU Allergen

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

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Citrus Grandis Seed Extract Astringent, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance

Citrus Grandis Seed Extract is a fragrance.

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Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil Masking
Oil

Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil is an oil.

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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Fragrance  •  Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

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Niacin Smoothing
2 Benefits

Niacin is the other form of B3, with the other being niacinamide. The two have similar skin benefits: reducing inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading dark spots.

Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

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Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer Cleansing, Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is also known as Poly Suga®Mulse D9 (We'll call is SODC for short).

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Xylityl Sesquicaprylate Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Humectant

Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is used for its gentle antimicrobial properties. It also helps moisturize the skin as a humectant.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking
AHA  •  4 Benefits  •  2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Ingredients Explained

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Mixed

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.

Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.

Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.

Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.

Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.

Argan Trees are native to Morocco.

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100% Pure Argan Oil Head to Toe Smoothing
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Advanced Therapy Shampoo
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When to use

6 Routines
17% use in am
83% use in pm
83% use every day