Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo Versus Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo And Conditioner
Updated on February 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo 12 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo And Conditioner 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo 12 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo And Conditioner 16 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ParfumChances 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 Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateWater. 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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Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo 12 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo And Conditioner 16 ingredients

Reviews
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Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo 12 ingredients
Horrible. if I could rate 0, I would. I have seb derm and this made it so much worse, likely the horrible fragrance that is beyond strong, it's nauseating. And also alcohols, and a vibrant bright pink dye. is dye even necessary?? for a product aimed at sensitive, skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis, it has alot of horrible ingredients.
This worked GREAT for my psoriasis I had on my scalp, everyone i’ve started using it my dry scalp has not reappeared. I also heard you could use this as a mask for fungal acne, unfortunately, it didn’t help get rid of mine at all.😭 It appeared to help the first couple times i’ve used it, but by the second or third day of using it as a mask it makes my fungal acne much worse. I’ve heard other Show more
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo And Conditioner 16 ingredients
this is the perfect shampoo! trust me, ive went through MANY MANY shampoos and this is the one i always end up going back to. it makes my wavy hair fluffy and healthy about 2 days after using a bad product. the scent is also very good and lasts a long time.