Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Versus Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on August 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
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At a glance
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Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Notable Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be bad for dry skin, be bad for oily skin, and cause irritation.
3 Concerns
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
2 Concerns
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
DMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.
May cause irritation
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
5 BenefitsMay worsen Rosacea
This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
FragrancePreservative6 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
5 BenefitsMay worsen Rosacea
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
2 Concerns
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
Sodium 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.
Can worsen Dry Skin
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
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.
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 WaterParfum 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'.
The term '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 ParfumCitric 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 AcidThis ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
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Chances 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 ChlorideIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
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Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
furosy
This stuff is extremely stripping.. you very much will have matted hair if you dare and double cleanse with it; you'll have to use a conditioner...
This stuff is extremely stripping.. you very much will have matted hair if you dare and 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 slate too.. I'd suggest the 2.5% extra strength one instead.
It's not fragrance or cruelty free and I'm sure there are better options out there; try to opting for leave-in creams like a Ketoconazole cream instead or alongside rise off treatments like shampoos.
The scent is strong enough to irritate the eyes - also the dye changes like crazy from blue to green then to orange and it might stain.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 17 ingredients
Dearchoyce
This product was the start of my skincare routine. It helped to remove all the fungal acne I was experiencing on my forehead and cheeks. After this...
This product was the start of my skincare routine. It helped to remove all the fungal acne I was experiencing on my forehead and cheeks. After this I was able to start my journey on finding products just to maintain my skin. Loved it!
BubbIes
This can be a lifesaver for those with fungal acne, but I personally use it for my scalp/hair only. It doesn’t have great ingredients and I find it...
This can be a lifesaver for those with fungal acne, but I personally use it for my scalp/hair only. It doesn’t have great ingredients and I find it to be pretty drying and irritating. It IS effective though.
