Meraki Pure Basic Shampoo Versus C/O Gerd Lingonberry Shampoo
Updated on September 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Meraki Pure Basic Shampoo 14 ingredients
C/O Gerd Lingonberry Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Meraki Pure Basic Shampoo 14 ingredients
C/O Gerd Lingonberry Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingErythritol
HumectantSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingPCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingDalbergia Latifolia Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Betula Alba Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Erythritol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sodium Surfactin, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Lactic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Dalbergia Latifolia Wood Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Betula Alba Leaf Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractSodium Coco-Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateIngredient Ratings
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