Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo Versus The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Husk
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
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
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 WaterTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair 11 ingredients
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