Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel versus Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel .
Last updated on January 09, 2024. Published on January 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel 12 ingredients
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel 12 ingredients
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel 27 ingredients
Water • Sodium Coco-Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Parfum • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol
Water • Sodium Coco-Sulfate • Sorbitol • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Coco-Glucoside • Isopentane • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Parfum • Isopropyl Palmitate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Isobutane • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Glycerin • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Benzyl Salicylate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citronellol • Limonene • Linalool • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Cinnamyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Coco-Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Nature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Chances 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 ChlorideNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
Nature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNature Box Argan Replenishing Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Hammam Foaming Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
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