Real Purity Moisturizing Shampoo Versus Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Real Purity Moisturizing Shampoo 17 ingredients
Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Real Purity Moisturizing Shampoo 17 ingredients
Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potentilla Anemonifolia Extract
HumectantPassiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract
AstringentAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSalvia Lavandulifolia Herb Oil
Perfuming
Urtica Dioica
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Silica, Tocopherol, Potentilla Anemonifolia Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Salvia Lavandulifolia Herb Oil, Urtica Dioica, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
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 GlycerinWater. 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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Real Purity Moisturizing Shampoo 17 ingredients
Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 15 ingredients
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