DermaHarmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc Face & Body Bar Versus Vanicream Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 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, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
DermaHarmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc Face & Body Bar 15 ingredients
Vanicream Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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DermaHarmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc Face & Body Bar 15 ingredients
Vanicream Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningSoyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Water, Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopherol, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, CI 77492
Zinc Pyrithione 2%
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Simethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-30 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCoconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Sodium 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 IsethionateWe don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
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