Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo versus OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo .
Published on June 30, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo 20 ingredients
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo 20 ingredients
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo 20 ingredients
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo 24 ingredients
Selenium Sulfide 1% • Water • Ammonium Laureth Sulfate • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate • Glycol Distearate • Cocamide Mea • Ammonium Xylenesulfonate • Sodium Citrate • Parfum • Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Stearyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • CI 14700
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Menthol • Menthyl Lactate • Polyquaternium-22 • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Peg-7 Amodimethicone • Polyquaternium-39 • Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate • Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterHead & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateHead & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumHead & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidHead & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateHead & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo 20 ingredients
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo 20 ingredients
OGX Beauty Teatree Mint Extra Strength Shampoo 24 ingredients
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