Neutrogena T/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo-Scalp Build-Up Control Versus Vanicream Shampoo
Updated on April 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena T/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo-Scalp Build-Up Control 12 ingredients
Vanicream 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/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo-Scalp Build-Up Control 12 ingredients
Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ChlorideSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena T/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo-Scalp Build-Up Control 12 ingredients
Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients
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