The Body Shop Ginger Anti Dandruff Shampoo Versus The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo
Updated on January 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Ginger Anti Dandruff Shampoo 28 ingredients
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Body Shop Ginger Anti Dandruff Shampoo 28 ingredients
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Piroctone Olamine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Dimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Salicylate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Citronellol, Citral, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
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 WaterSodium 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.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineChances 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 ChlorideCitric 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 AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1 is a peptide.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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