Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo versus BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo .
Published on May 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo 29 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycol Distearate • Parfum • Panthenol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Charcoal Powder • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil • Theobroma Cacao Husk • Glycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Triethyl Citrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycerin • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate • Panthenol • Xylitylglucoside • Charcoal Powder • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Anhydroxylitol • Bisabolol • Menthyl Lactate • Xylitol • Polyquaternium-7 • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Parfum • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
Charcoal Powder is an exfoliant.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo 29 ingredients
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo 29 ingredients
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