Daxxin Original Mild Shampoo Versus ACO Special Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on December 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Daxxin Original Mild Shampoo 16 ingredients
ACO Special Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Daxxin Original Mild Shampoo 16 ingredients
ACO Special Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Formic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Piroctone Olamine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-4, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Formic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Piroctone Olamine, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Beta-Glucan, Maltodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Piroctone Olamine is used to treat fungal infections and often found in anti-dandruff shampoo.
This ingredient is particularly effective against Malassezia, the root cause of dandruff.
Piroctone olamine is water-soluble.
Learn more about Piroctone OlaminePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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