Comparison between Act+Acre Cold Processed Scalp Detox vs. Ouai Detox Shampoo

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14 Ingredients 33

1
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
1
Water
2
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Sunflower)
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Soybean)
3
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
4
Isostearyl Linoleate
4
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
5
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil (Baobab)
5
Decyl Glucoside
6
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil (Moringa)
6
Acrylates Copolymer
7
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe)
7
Cocamide Mipa
8
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil (Amaranth)
8
Fragrance
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Uniqueness14 out of 14
100.0%
Uniqueness33 out of 33
100.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
0 out of 14
0%
chemical
2 out of 14
14%
natural
8 out of 33
24%
chemical
22 out of 33
67%

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#15Propylene Glycol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Isopropyl Alcohol#21Citric Acid#23Linalool#29

Detailed view

Act+Acre Cold Processed Scalp Detox vs. Ouai Detox Shampoo
Position 1

#1C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Sunflower)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3

#3Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Soybean)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Isostearyl Linoleate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

Position 5

#5Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil (Baobab)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

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