Mielle Organics Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo Versus As I Am Rice Water Shampoo
Updated on July 17, 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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mielle Organics Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo 21 ingredients
As I Am Rice Water Shampoo 18 ingredients
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Mielle Organics Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo 21 ingredients
As I Am Rice Water Shampoo 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingParfum
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
PEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Parfum, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-75 Lanolin, PEG-150 Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Propanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningInositol
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ceramide NP, Biotin, Phytosterols, Inositol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Salicylate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 WaterPolyquaternium-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-10Chances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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