Ouai Detox Shampoo Versus Joico K-Pak Reconstructing Conditioner
Updated on August 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Ouai Detox Shampoo 33 ingredients
Joico K-Pak Reconstructing Conditioner 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Ouai Detox Shampoo 33 ingredients
Joico K-Pak Reconstructing Conditioner 49 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Vinegar
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamide Mipa, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Vinegar, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Glycerin, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Citronellol, CI 14700, CI 19140, CI 61570
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propylmethylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningCocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetyl Esters
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingStyrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propylmethylsilanediol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Arginine Hcl, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycolipids, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Thioctic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Esters, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-14m, Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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!
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