Seen Shampoo Versus Fragfre Hydrating Shampoo
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Glycol Distearate
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
C13-15 Alkane
SolventGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Bisabolol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C13-15 Alkane, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAcrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Glycol Distearate
EmollientCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-81
CleansingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-81, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycol Distearate is an emulsifier and emollient that adds a "pearly" appearance to formulations.
That lustrous look you see in many shampoos is due to this ingredient: when cooled, it crystallizes into small platelets that reflect light to give products that rich, shimmering look.
This ingredient is considered safe at present practices of use and concentration and repeated insult patch test with 50% Glycol Distearate on 125 subjects found no evidence of skin irritation, hypersensitivity, or acute toxicity.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.1-10%.
Because it's an ester of stearic acid, it falls into the range that Malassezia likes to metabolize. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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