Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo Versus MG217 Psoriasis Scalp Solutions Shampoo + Conditioner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo 26 ingredients
MG217 Psoriasis Scalp Solutions Shampoo + Conditioner 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo 26 ingredients
MG217 Psoriasis Scalp Solutions Shampoo + Conditioner 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maris Aqua
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Phytoplacenta Extract
AntimicrobialCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingWater, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Coco-Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Sorbate, Maris Aqua, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Japonica Phytoplacenta Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Lavandula Stoechas Extract
Salicylic Acid 3%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-44
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid 3%, Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-44, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Disodium EDTA
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 BetaineCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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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