Neutrogena T/Gel Sensitive Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - Original Formula Versus MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo
Updated on February 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe shampoos. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena T/Gel Sensitive Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 15 ingredients
MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena T/Gel Sensitive Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 15 ingredients
MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingPolyquaternium-39
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Polyquaternium-39, Alcohol, Cocamide Mea, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Coal Tar 3%
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPalmitamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
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Cosmetic ColorantIngredients 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 BetaineWater. 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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