Method Stay Hydrated Body Wash Versus Method Dream Foam Foaming Body Wash - White Flower + Tuberose
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Method Stay Hydrated Body Wash 10 ingredients
Method Dream Foam Foaming Body Wash 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Method Stay Hydrated Body Wash 10 ingredients
Method Dream Foam Foaming Body Wash 18 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane
Preservative
PEG-10 Sorbitan Laurate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Ethyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, 5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,3-Dioxane, PEG-10 Sorbitan Laurate, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethyl Glutamate, Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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!
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