LUSH Squeak Shampoo Versus LUSH BIG Shampoo
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingLimonene
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Naftalan Oil Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Mango Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Sea Salt, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Betaine, Limonene, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Naftalan Oil Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract, Citrus Paradisi Juice Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Hydrolyzed Mango Juice Extract, Carrageenan, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral
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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.
Lauryl Betaine is a cleansing ingredient. You'll most likely see it in face washes, body washes, and shampoos. It's a type of surfactant that helps water mix with oil so dirt, sweat, and sunscreen can rinse off easily.
Chemically, lauryl betaine is an amphoteric surfactant so it carries both a positive and negative charge. This helps it create a creamy foam while being less harsh than stronger detergent-type cleansers.
According to CIR, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in cosmetics. However, like all surfactants, it can be irritating when used in high amounts of in formulas that aren't well balanced.
Learn more about Lauryl BetaineLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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.
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