E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo Versus Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care with Eucalyptus Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on June 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo 16 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care with Eucalyptus Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo 16 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care with Eucalyptus Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Myreth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingLaureth-6
EmulsifyingLaureth-2
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
EmollientZinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Parfum
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Zinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Zinc Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateChances 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!
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