Updated on May 15, 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nizoral 2% Shampoo 12 ingredients
Derma Ketozolin® 2% 18 ingredients
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About this product
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Nizoral 2% Shampoo 12 ingredients
Derma Ketozolin® 2% 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
Disodium EDTA
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Cochineal
Cosmetic ColorantHydrochloric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate, Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methylisothiazolinone, Polypeptide-1, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Cochineal, Hydrochloric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sulfate, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateChances 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 HydroxideHydrochloric Acid can be found in the human body. It used to adjust pH levels of basic solutions.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Nizoral 2% Shampoo 12 ingredients
Derma Ketozolin® 2% 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Nizoral 2% Shampoo 12 ingredients
the only thing that helps heal my fungal acne, i leave it on for around 10 mins as a mask then wash it off
Derma Ketozolin® 2% 18 ingredients
Actually a very good product against fungal acne…Idk why it’s rated non fungal acne safe here. This product helped me a lot. I just put it on my forehead while I’m showering and then I’ll rinse it off after some time. All in all a good product but you should only use it 2-3 times a week because it will dry up your skin.
