Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo Versus Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on August 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Zinc Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1 Lake, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauramide DEA
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventTetradecene
EmollientHexadecene
SolventSodium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentBletilla Striata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSilkworm Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Lauramide DEA, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Silkworm Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Climbazole, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Citric Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-10, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterChances 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 ChlorideCocamidopropyl 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 ParfumIngredient Ratings
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Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Anyone else hear using this on your face is good for fungal acne? I was skeptical but I tried it, and after two uses (few days apart) it was a miracle. Even my Salicilic acid face wash didn't do this. I now use one a week just when in the shower and the texture on my skin is amazing. Drying though, treat your skin like a baby after lol. Lots of Moisturizing products 😅
Works well in treating my dandruff and other fungal infections. Doesn’t break me out either when I use it on my face. It is a little stripping on my hair though.
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 ingredients
Unfortunately, this didn’t do anything for me. Made my dandruff worse.
