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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash versus Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner .

Published on September 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo Australian Brand Australia

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Scar Healing

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.

Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

50% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Happy Cappy Dr. Eddie’s Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 16 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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UnidentifiedFlyingOkra

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I love this stuff.
Adorable brown bottle (if you're into brown) full of magic. Used up two bottles as a head-to-toe cleanser and it was...

I love this stuff.
Adorable brown bottle (if you're into brown) full of magic. Used up two bottles as a head-to-toe cleanser and it was instrumental in helping me initially clear my fungal acne. Saw vast improvements while using this gentle formula, in addition to eliminating other FA triggers from my routine. As a neat bonus, my hair loved this stuff too, and was silky and smooth after washing. I did eventually discontinue use because I'm no longer actively treating breakouts, and I'm somewhat wary of the environmental safety of the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione. I'll definitely repurchase and reassume use if my fungal acne ever flairs up in a bad way again though.

Dermal Therapy Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner 19 ingredients

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