Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo Versus Wella SP Clear Scalp Shampeeling
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo 50 ingredients
Wella SP Clear Scalp Shampeeling 55 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo 50 ingredients
Wella SP Clear Scalp Shampeeling 55 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Styrene
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caffeic Acid
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantPolyquaternium-7
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
Emulsifying
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Menthol
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc Chloride
SoothingCitric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Seed Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCarum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Styrene, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Biotin, Ceramide NP, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Adenosine, Caffeic Acid, Niacinamide, Zinc Pyrithione, Salicylic Acid, Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Gold, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Alcohol Denat., PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Menthol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Trihydroxystearin, Disodium EDTA, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Chloride, Citric Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Propylparaben
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Formic Acid
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Glucose
Humectant
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Calcium Pantothenate
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTartaric Acid
Buffering
Inositol
Humectant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, PEG-3 Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Pyrithione, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Piroctone Olamine, Climbazole, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Propylparaben, Polyquaternium-10, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Ethoxydiglycol, Benzyl Salicylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alcohol, Formic Acid, Citronellol, Glucose, DMDM Hydantoin, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Betula Alba Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Calcium Pantothenate, CI 42090, Caramel, CI 19140, Tartaric Acid, Inositol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 ParfumPolyquaternium-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-10Sodium 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!
Learn more about WaterZinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in Malassezia treatments. In the US, this ingredient is most common in anti-dandruff shampoos. However, the European Union has prohibited the use of this ingredient starting in 2022.
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