Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo For Damaged Hair Versus Herbal Essences Classics Chamomile Conditioner

Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo For Damaged Hair Versus Herbal Essences Classics Chamomile Conditioner

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Water

Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Sodium Gluconate

Parfum

Dimethiconol

Citric Acid

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Benzoate

Glycerin

Glycol Distearate

Carbomer

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

PPG-9

Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Cocamide Mea

Disodium EDTA

PEG-45m

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Benzyl Salicylate

Citronellol

Hexyl Cinnamal

Limonene

Linalool

Mica

CI 77891

Water, Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Carbomer, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PPG-9, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Disodium EDTA, PEG-45m, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, CI 77891

Stearyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Glutamic Acid

Benzyl Alcohol

Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone

EDTA

Propylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch

Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

Methylisothiazolinone

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

CI 19140

CI 17200

Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, CI 19140, CI 17200

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

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.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or '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.

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.

You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.

You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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