Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo Versus Pura D'or Advanced Therapy Shampoo
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Pura D'or Advanced Therapy Shampoo 36 ingredients
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Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Pura D'or Advanced Therapy Shampoo 36 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.
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.
3 Concerns
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
Can worsen Dry Skin
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Sodium 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.
2 Concerns
MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
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MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Zinc 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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
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.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Fragrance Oil Good for Oily Skin
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Oil EU Allergen
This ingredient comes from the bark of the Cedarwood tree.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Salvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae
This extract comes from the Roselle flower, or Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Roselle flowers are rich in antioxidants and have anti-aging benefits.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Cucurbita Pepo Seed oil comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.
5 Benefits
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.
Oil EU Allergen
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.
Oil Not safe for Fungal Acne
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Niacin is the other form of B3, with the other being niacinamide. The two have similar skin benefits: reducing inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading dark spots.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is also known as Poly Suga®Mulse D9 (We'll call is SODC for short).
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is used for its gentle antimicrobial properties. It also helps moisturize the skin as a humectant.
4 Benefits 2 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-71, Polyquaternium-73, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Grateloupia Elliptica Extract, Biotin, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Prunus Africana Bark Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Pyrithione, Soy Isoflavones, Beta-Sitosterol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Niacin, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc 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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Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
Pura D'or Advanced Therapy Shampoo 36 ingredients
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Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients
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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...
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 😅
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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...
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.
