Fails on sulfate. 4 more ingredients to watch.
Grade
BYour red flags
BConsumer Reports strict
AEvidence only
−3 from evidence · −15 from preference · +2 bonus
1 red flag found. Hidden sulfate: Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Aqua / Water / Eau — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate — Red flag, Hidden sulfate. Made mostly of sodium lauryl sulfate. Often sold under 'SLS-free' claims. Your red flag.
- Glycerin — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Coco-Glucoside — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Lauryl Hydroxysultaine — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Citric Acid — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Glyceryl Oleate — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Benzoate — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Chloride — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Potassium Sorbate — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Panthenol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride — Watch, Quat conditioner. A conditioning agent that breaks down slowly in water. Consumer Reports' stricter list flags quats. Evidence: weak.
- Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Extract — Watch, Plant extract. A botanical extract. Some are aromatic or known allergens. Evidence: weak.
- Tropaeolum Majus (Indian Cress) Extract — Watch, Plant extract. A botanical extract. Some are aromatic or known allergens. Evidence: weak.
- Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Leaf Extract — Watch, Plant extract. A botanical extract. Some, such as lavender, chamomile, calendula and holy basil, are aromatic or known allergens even in 'unscented' products. Evidence: weak.
Watch-outs
- Hidden sulfateSodium coco-sulfate, which is mostly SLS, is the second ingredient. The brand doesn't call it sulfate-free, but don't trust reseller listings that do.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Sulfate (sodium coco-sulfate) | −15 |
| Plant extract | −3 |
| EWG Verified | +2 |
| Score | 84 → B |
|---|
Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 16 oz | — | — |
| Vitacost | 16 oz | — | — |
Shopper notes
- Reformulated: inulin and grape seed oil out, watercress, Indian cress and blueberry leaf extracts in.