Childs Farm Baby Shampoo Fragrance-Free Versus Dermazen Cleansing Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on July 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Childs Farm Baby Shampoo Fragrance-Free 14 ingredients
Dermazen Cleansing Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
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Childs Farm Baby Shampoo Fragrance-Free 14 ingredients
Dermazen Cleansing Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingXylitol
HumectantSea Salt
Abrasive
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningVinegar
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Urtica Dioica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Xylitol, Sea Salt, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Vinegar, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal, Benzyl Alcohol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
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 WaterCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
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