Shampoo Ingredient Dictionary

648 ingredients grouped by category. See how each one affects the score and how to read it on a label. · Analyze my shampoo

Concept (73)

Copper Tripeptide-1 · Limited evidence
Nonapeptide-1 · Concept
Dipeptide-4 · Concept
Decapeptide-4 · Concept
Garlic Extract · Concept
Faex Extract · Concept
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 · Limited evidence
Biotin · Limited evidence
Sodium DNA · Concept
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 · Limited evidence
Oligopeptide-1 · Concept
Bamboo Salt · Concept
Propolis Extract · Concept
Hexapeptide-11 · Concept
Hexapeptide-9 · Concept

Soothing (57)

Chrysanthemum Extract · Supportive
Madecassoside · Supportive
Beta-Glucan · Supportive
Allantoin · Supportive
Primula Veris Extract · Supportive
4-t-Butylcyclohexanol · Supportive

Antioxidant (46)

Citrus Limon Extract · Supportive
Retinol · Supportive
Retinyl Palmitate · Supportive
Pine Leaf Extract · Supportive
Oryza Sativa Extract · Supportive
Acetylcysteine · Supportive
Ascorbic Acid · Supportive
Ascorbyl Glucoside · Supportive
Carnosine · Supportive
Caffeic Acid · Supportive
Tocopherol · Supportive
Tocopheryl Linoleate · Supportive
Tocopheryl Acetate · Supportive

Humectant (45)

Glucose · Base
Glycerin · Base
Honey Extract · Supportive
Leucine · Base
Maltose · Base
Maltitol · Base
Methionine · Base
Valine · Base
Betaine · Supportive
Sodium PCA · Base
Sorbitol · Base
Sucrose · Base
Citrulline · Base
Isoleucine · Base
Alanine · Base
Jania Rubens Extract · Supportive
Erythritol · Base
Ornithine · Base
Xylitol · Base
Bamboo Shoot Extract · Supportive
Taurine · Base
Tyrosine · Base
Threonine · Base
Trehalose · Supportive
Fructose · Base
Proline · Base
Histidine · Base
Sodium Hyaluronate · Supportive

Oil (42)

Lanolin · Base
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil · Supportive
Raspberry Seed Oil · Supportive
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil · Supportive
Horse Fat · Supportive
Macadamia Seed Oil · Supportive
Murumuru Butter · Supportive
Borage Seed Oil · Supportive
Blackcurrant Seed Oil · Supportive
Beeswax · Base
Squalane · Supportive
Squalene · Supportive
Persea Gratissima Oil · Supportive
Acai Pulp Oil · Supportive
Citrus Junos Seed Oil · Supportive
Evening Primrose Oil · Supportive
Carnauba Wax · Base
Cocos Nucifera Oil · Supportive
Cupuacu Butter · Supportive
Cranberry Seed Oil · Supportive
Petrolatum · Base
Hazelnut Seed Oil · Supportive
Hemp Seed Oil · Supportive

Thickener (30)

Dextrin · Base
Cyclodextrin · Base
Silica · Base
Sea Salt · Base
Alumina · Base
Xanthan Gum · Base
Carrageenan · Base
Carbomer · Base
Cocamide DEA · Base

Preservative (28)

Diazolidinyl Urea · Irritant / caution
DMDM Hydantoin · Irritant / caution
Methylisothiazolinone · Irritant / caution
Methylchloroisothiazolinone · Irritant / caution
Benzoic Acid · Base
Benzyl Alcohol · Irritant / caution
Sorbic Acid · Base
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate · Irritant / caution
Imidazolidinyl Urea · Irritant / caution
Tropolone · Base
Polylysine · Base

Emollient (27)

Lauric Acid · Base
Mineral Oil · Base
Stearic Acid · Base
Cholesterol · Supportive
Tetradecene · Base
Phytosterols · Base
Hexadecene · Base
Hexyldecanol · Base

Fragrance/allergen (25)

Linalool · Irritant / caution
Linalyl Acetate · Irritant / caution
Limonene · Irritant / caution
Methyl 2-Octynoate · Irritant / caution
Benzyl Benzoate · Irritant / caution
Benzyl Salicylate · Irritant / caution
Benzyl Cinnamate · Irritant / caution
Butylphenyl Methylpropional · Irritant / caution
Citral · Irritant / caution
Citronellol · Irritant / caution
Cinnamal · Irritant / caution
Anise Alcohol · Irritant / caution
Amyl Cinnamal · Irritant / caution
Isoeugenol · Irritant / caution
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone · Irritant / caution
Eugenol · Irritant / caution
Geraniol · Irritant / caution
Coumarin · Irritant / caution
Farnesol · Irritant / caution
Pinene · Irritant / caution
Hydroxycitronellal · Irritant / caution
HICC · Irritant / caution
Fragrance · Irritant / caution
Hexyl Cinnamal · Irritant / caution

Emulsifier (24)

Laureth-23 · Base
Laureth-4 · Base
Lecithin · Base
Ceteth-20 · Base
Ceteareth-20 · Base
Steareth-2 · Base
Steareth-21 · Base
Oleth-10 · Base
Trideceth-10 · Base
Trideceth-7 · Base

Mild cleanser (22)

Essential oil (22)

Pogostemon Cablin Oil · Supportive
Lavandin Oil · Irritant / caution
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil · Irritant / caution
Lemon Peel Oil · Supportive
Citrus Limon Peel Oil · Irritant / caution
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil · Irritant / caution
Ginger Oil · Supportive
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil · Irritant / caution
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil · Irritant / caution
Cornmint Oil · Supportive
Chamaecyparis Obtusa (Hinoki) Oil · Irritant / caution

Conditioning (20)

Niacinamide · Supportive
Arginine · Supportive
Panthenol · Supportive
Panthetine · Supportive
Pantothenic Acid · Supportive

pH adjuster (20)

Lactic Acid · Base
Malic Acid · Base
Vinegar · Base
Citric Acid · Base
Tromethamine · Base
Fumaric Acid · Base

Ferment (19)

Lactobacillus Ferment · Supportive
Lactococcus Ferment · Supportive
Bifida Ferment Lysate · Supportive
Rice Ferment Filtrate · Supportive
Aspergillus Ferment · Supportive
Sake Ferment · Supportive

Hair protein (18)

Silk Powder · Supportive
Gelatin · Supportive
Hydrolyzed Silk · Supportive
Hydrolyzed Elastin · Supportive
Hydrolyzed Extensin · Supportive
Hydrolyzed Keratin · Supportive
Hydrolyzed Collagen · Supportive

Co-surfactant (17)

Capric Acid · Base
Cocamide MEA · Base
Coconut Acid · Base

Colorant (16)

Green 3 · Base
Orange 205 · Base
CI 77491 · Base
CI 77891 · Base
Ultramarines · Base
Violet 401 · Base
Red 227 · Base
Red 33 · Base
CI 16035 · Base
CI 42090 · Base
Caramel · Base
CI 19140 · Irritant / caution
Yellow 5 · Base

Nutrient (14)

Royal Jelly Extract · Supportive
Riboflavin · Supportive
Cyanocobalamin · Supportive
Pantolactone · Supportive
Pyridoxine · Supportive

Silicone/coating (13)

Dimethiconol · Base
Dimethicone · Base
Trisiloxane · Base

Solvent (9)

Alcohol · Irritant / caution
Water · Base
Propanediol · Base

Cleanser (9)

Chelating agent (9)

Phytic Acid · Base

Cooling agent (7)

Menthol · Irritant / caution
Menthyl Lactate · Irritant / caution
Menthyl PCA · Base
Camphor · Irritant / caution
Mentha Piperita Oil · Irritant / caution

Exfoliant (5)

Glycolic Acid · Limited evidence
Lactobionic Acid · Supportive
Mandelic Acid · Limited evidence
Salicylic Acid · Evidence-backed
Azelaic Acid · Supportive

Scalp care (5)

Rosemary Leaf Oil · Supportive
Rosemary Leaf Extract · Supportive
Zinc Gluconate · Limited evidence
Zinc PCA · Supportive

Anti-dandruff (4)

Selenium Disulfide · Evidence-backed
Zinc Pyrithione · Evidence-backed
Coal Tar · Evidence-backed
Piroctone Olamine · Evidence-backed

Pearlizing agent (4)

Mica · Base

Antifungal (3)

Ciclopirox Olamine · Evidence-backed
Ketoconazole · Evidence-backed
Climbazole · Evidence-backed

Barrier lipid (3)

Ceramide NS · Supportive
Ceramide NP · Supportive

Drug (2)

Minoxidil · Limited evidence
Finasteride · Limited evidence

Solubilizer (2)

Antioxidant (2)

BHT · Base

UV filter (2)

Benzophenone-3 · Irritant / caution
Benzophenone-4 · Irritant / caution

Scalp stimulant (1)

Caffeine · Limited evidence

Functional active (1)

Adenosine · Limited evidence

Exfoliant (1)

Antibacterial (1)

Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil · Irritant / caution

※ For reference only, based on public ingredient data — not medical advice.