Hi Johnny!
Thank you so much for providing me with the ingredient list for
L’Oreal’s Keratase Bain Satin Shampoo #3. It’s much easier to find
what you need when I have an ingredient list to work from, and I
appreciate your taking the time to transcribe the list!
These are the ingredients we’ve already discussed on other answers:
Water
Sodium laureth sulfate
Sodium chloride
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate
Glycol disterate,
Polyquaternium 10
Dmdm hydantoin
Methylparben
Fragrance/ parfum
You can find explanations of these ingredients on our other
discussions and evaluations:
Compare Chemicals In Shampoos
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=146590
Tea Tree
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=147124
American Crew
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=147473
Conditioners
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=148053
Chemicals
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=149134
Denorex
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=149589
Nizoral, Denorex, Selsun
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=152053
As ever, if you’d like a refresher, just ask and I’ll be glad to
re-explain whichever ingredient you like.
The following ingredients are new to our investigations:
**Sodium methylparben – a preservative.
“…Added as preservatives are sodium benzoate 0.1%, sodium
methylparaben 0.1%…”
DrugInfo.net
http://www.druginfonet.com/pepcid.htm
**Cocamide mipa – a surfactant and emulsifier/stabilizer. Related to
cocamide DEA/MEA, may be somewhat drying.
“Cocamide Mipa: emulsifying agents / emulsion stabilisers /
surfactants / viscosity controlling agents”
Inventory of ingredients used in cosmetic products
http://dg3.eudra.org/F3/inci/inciaco.htm#1189
**Hexylene glycol – a solvent, to facilitate blending of ingredients
“Hexylene glycol is a water-white, moderately hygroscopic glycol. It
has
exceptional solvency for a variety of materials and is miscible with
aliphatic and
aromatic hydrocarbons as well as with polar substances such as water,
fatty
acids, and alcohols”
Hexylene Glycol
http://www.shellchemicals.com/chemicals/pdf/solvents/chemical/alcohols/asia/Hexylene_Glycol_alcohol.pdf
**Disodium ricinoleamido mea-sulfosuccinate – a moisturizer,
surfactant and foam booster. Very mild.
“exceptionally mild co-surfactant compatible with anionic, nonionic,
amphoteric surfactants (also useful as primary surfactant ),
especially suitable for products for delicate skin & baby shampoos,
good foaming & cleansing effects, also useful as secondary o/w
emulsifier”
Sulfosuccinate
http://www.makingcosmetics.com/catalog/sulfosuccinate_1710394.htm
**Tartaric acid – a skin toner. Mild.
“Tartaric Acid - A type of glycolic acid (fruit acid) derived from
apples. Improves skins texture and tone.”
Make Your Own Cosmetics Glossary
http://www.makingcosmetics.com/makingcosmetics/glossary/20_glossary_t.html
**Carbomer – a thickener
“White powder that reacts with fatty particles forming thick and
stable emulsions. It is mostly used as thickener and as gelling agent,
like a wax.”
Make Your Own Cosmetics Glossary
http://www.makingcosmetics.com/makingcosmetics/glossary/03_glossary_c.html
For the sake of easy comparison, I’m going to re-list the ingredients
for Graham Webb’s Super Silk:
Purified Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sesame Oil, Disodium
Cocoamphodiacetate, Soybean Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Cocamidopropyl
Betaine, Thermacore complex (Allantoin, Panthenol, 1-Tetradecanol),
Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Lauramide DEA,
Polyquaternium-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone Copolyol,
Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxy-Propyltrimonium
Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl
Pyrazole, Fragrance
Notice that both shampoos contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate (somewhat
drying) as the primary surfactant, and Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
(very mild) just a little further down on the list. The L’Oreal
product additionally contains a very mild stabilizing agent, ensuring
that this product is gentle to the hair and scalp.
Comparing the ingredient lists, it’s apparent to me that both shampoos
will cleanse equally well, and will be quite mild and non-irritating.
The edge, however, belongs to the Graham Webb product. In addition to
being mild, Graham Webb’s Super Silk is jammed with natural
moisturizing ingredients such as Sesame Oil, Soybean Oil, Rice Bran
Oil and Allantoin, as well as the “pro-vitamin” Panthenol, and
hydrolized silk and wheat protein to promote strong, healthy hair.
This is not to say that the L’Oreal product would be harmful to your
hair or scalp – it appears to be as gentle as baby shampoo – but the
Graham Webb product has extra goodies to help your hair maintain
moisture, shine and strength.
I hope this is helpful to you! If I can be of further assistance,
please just ask for clarification and I’ll be glad to help!
Happy Friday!
--Missy
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