SebaMed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Versus Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on November 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
SebaMed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 16 ingredients
Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
SebaMed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 16 ingredients
Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride
HumectantPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride, Piroctone Olamine, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-4, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Selenium Sulfide 1%
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterChances 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 ChlorideCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineCitric 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 AcidParfum 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 ParfumIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
SebaMed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 16 ingredients
Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
SebaMed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 16 ingredients
Good SD shampoo with Pyrithione Zinc. It makes my skin a bit dry but is strong against dandruff and much more gentle than Nizoral. I think it is an excellent option to use x1 or x2 a week as main SD shampoo. Very affordable too.
I like to cycle it on and off with Vichy Dercos Antidandruff, since this has a different active component; especially periods of increased flacking.
Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Good if you be letting it snow ❄️ ⛄️
This stuff is extremely stripping. You pretty much will have matted hair if you dare to double cleanse with it; you'll have to use a conditioner with heavy butters, oils and or silicone to detangle if you use this.
You'll have to scrub and use quite a lot since leaving it on even for more than 15 minutes isn't enough. So, use a scalp massager of some sort but that doesn't guarantee a clean Show more
