Mielle Organics Mongongo Oil Exfoliating Shampoo Versus Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo
Updated on September 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mielle Organics Mongongo Oil Exfoliating Shampoo 25 ingredients
Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mielle Organics Mongongo Oil Exfoliating Shampoo 25 ingredients
Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 21 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
PEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Glycol Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, PEG-75 Lanolin, Polyquaternium-10, Lauryl Glucoside, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauramide Mea
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract
MaskingLawsonia Inermis Extract
Antimicrobial
Equisetum Hyemale Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPrunus Serotina Bark
MoisturisingPolyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycereth-2 Cocoate can be bad for dry skin.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Oat Protein yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
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!
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