As I Am Dry + Itchy Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo Versus Herbal Essences Bio Renew Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Scalp Balance Shampoo
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
As I Am Dry + Itchy Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo 29 ingredients
Herbal Essences Bio Renew Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Scalp Balance Shampoo 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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As I Am Dry + Itchy Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo 29 ingredients
Herbal Essences Bio Renew Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Scalp Balance Shampoo 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Quaternium-80
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Caprylic Acid
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Glycol Stearate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-80, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Caprylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Histidine
HumectantMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Histidine, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Menthol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAloe 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.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateMentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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