Jupiter Balancing Shampoo Versus Head & Shoulders Bare Pure Clean Sulfate-Free Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on February 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Jupiter Balancing Shampoo 46 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Bare Pure Clean Sulfate-Free Dandruff Shampoo 9 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Jupiter Balancing Shampoo 46 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Bare Pure Clean Sulfate-Free Dandruff Shampoo 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Mentha Citrata Oil
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialSodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alcohol
EmollientRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentArginine
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-73
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Zinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Citrata Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Vanillin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Yeast Ferment Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Sodium Isethionate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Octenidine Hcl, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coconut Alcohol, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Arginine, Glycolic Acid, Polyquaternium-73, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Linalool
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.
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 WaterSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateAcrylates 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.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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