Paul Mitchell The Conditioner Versus Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Conditioner
Updated on August 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Paul Mitchell The Conditioner 32 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Conditioner 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Paul Mitchell The Conditioner 32 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Conditioner 32 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingHedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-37
Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-2, Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, CI 42090, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Didecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantAlgae Extract
Emollient
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Nitrate
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Panthenol, Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Magnesium Nitrate, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Algae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower. It helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants.
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract yet.
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 ParfumPEG-12 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-1 Trideceth-6 yet.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.
It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract yet.
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!
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