Plantur 39 Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo For Fine Hair Versus Nature Spell Growth Complex Salt Free Shampoo
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Laureth-2
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantSodium Chloride
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Laureth-2, Panthenol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-7, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc PCA, Niacinamide, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Withania Somnifera Root Powder
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Oil
Bacopa Monnieri Oil
Antioxidant
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Hairy Root Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycol Distearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Withania Somnifera Root Powder, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Oil, Bacopa Monnieri Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Hairy Root Culture Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Triethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
