African Pride Strengthening Oil Hair Treatment Versus Wild Growth Hair Oil
Updated on March 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair oils. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
African Pride Strengthening Oil Hair Treatment 26 ingredients
Wild Growth Hair Oil 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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African Pride Strengthening Oil Hair Treatment 26 ingredients
Wild Growth Hair Oil 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Parfum, Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rice Bran Acid
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Emarginata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Powder
Abrasive
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Cicer Arietinum Seed Powder
Abrasive
Sesamum Indicum Seed
Abrasive
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Eucalyptol
Perfuming
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit
AstringentCocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rice Bran Acid, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Powder, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Cicer Arietinum Seed Powder, Sesamum Indicum Seed, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Eucalyptol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term '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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
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