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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Jupiter Balancing Shampoo versus Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo .

Last updated on February 07, 2024. Published on April 02, 2024

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

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo American Brand United States

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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Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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: Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative.

Jupiter Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Jupiter Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Jupiter Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.

Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

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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Jupiter Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 42.

Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Jupiter Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 44.

Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

24% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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