Unik Nanosilk Shampoo Versus CAC Membrane Hair & Body Shampoo
Updated on July 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Unik Nanosilk Shampoo 37 ingredients
CAC Membrane Hair & Body Shampoo 16 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Unik Nanosilk Shampoo 37 ingredients
CAC Membrane Hair & Body Shampoo 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methylalanine
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingCocamide Methyl Mea
Betaine
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Silk
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningCatalase
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids, Sodium Lauroyl Methylalanine, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Cocamide DEA, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Betaine, Polyquaternium-10, Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Inulin, Catalase, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Sodium PCA, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycerin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycinePhenoxyethanol 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. Stay hydrated!
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