Plum Goodness Tea Tree Dandruff Control Shampoo Versus Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on May 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Plum Goodness Tea Tree Dandruff Control Shampoo 20 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Plum Goodness Tea Tree Dandruff Control Shampoo 20 ingredients
Head & Shoulders Smooth And Silky Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Propylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Zinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Zinc Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
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 ParfumSodium 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 BenzoateChances 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 Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth 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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