Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo Ingredients Explained
Updated October 1, 2023 • Added by OliviaSem_406
Overview
What it is
Shampoo with 12 ingredients
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It is reef safe
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It has ingredients that are good for anti aging
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It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
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Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
2 Concerns
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative and isn't fungal acne safe. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
3 Concerns
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
3 Concerns
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.
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Based on the number of likes and dislikes each ingredient has received.
Ingredients Explained
We don't have a description for Itraconazole yet.
We don't have a description for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate yet.
We don't have a description for Hc Red No. 3 yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Hydrochloric Acid yet.
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative and isn't fungal acne safe. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 ChlorideSodium 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.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateWater. 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 WaterReviews
Most Helpful Reviews
XenithRae
Horrible. if I could rate 0, I would. I have seb derm and this made it so much worse, likely the horrible fragrance that is beyond strong, it's nauseating. And also alcohols, and a vibrant bright pink dye. is dye even necessary?? for a product aimed at sensitive, skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis, it has alot of horrible ingredients.
Could I ask how long you left it on your skin for? I have dermatitis + fungal acne and in the past when I overused it, it made my skin worse! My skin barrier was also highly...
Could I ask how long you left it on your skin for? I have dermatitis + fungal acne and in the past when I overused it, it made my skin worse! My skin barrier was also highly damaged when I first tried using this.
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This worked GREAT for my psoriasis I had on my scalp, everyone i’ve started using it my dry scalp has not reappeared. I also heard you could use this as a mask for fungal acne, unfortunately, it didn’t help get rid of mine at all.😭 It appeared to help the first couple times i’ve used it, but by the second or third day of using it as a mask it makes my fungal acne much worse. I’ve heard other people using it and there fungal acne going away completely, so idk if i’m doing it wrong or what. I’ve also noticed the ingredients aren’t completely fungal acne safe so i’m not surprised. If anyone has recommendations on how to get rid of my fungal acne lmk pleaseeeee! 😭🥲Otherwise this was great for scalp psoriasis!🩷
Hi! Try leaving it on the skin for only 2-3 mins MAX and twice a week only. It will damage your skin barrier if overused 😅 I also used the qv skin lotion by itself on clean skin...
Hi! Try leaving it on the skin for only 2-3 mins MAX and twice a week only. It will damage your skin barrier if overused 😅 I also used the qv skin lotion by itself on clean skin every day and it worked wonders. ✨
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