Passes all four red flags. 1 ingredient to watch.
Grade
AYour red flags
AConsumer Reports strict
AEvidence only
−2 from evidence
Passes all four red flags. No fragrance, sulfates, silicones or contested preservatives.
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Water — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Coco-Betaine — Watch, Betaine surfactant. A common mild surfactant. Allergy cases are usually traced to manufacturing impurities. Evidence: weak.
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate — 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.
- Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Ceramide NP — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Ceramide AP — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Ceramide EOP — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Carbomer — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Triethyl Citrate — 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.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Sodium Phytate — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Sodium Hyaluronate — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Cholesterol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Disodium EDTA — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Tocopheryl Acetate — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Capryloyl Glycine — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Caprylyl Glycol — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Phytosphingosine — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Xanthan Gum — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Benzoic Acid — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
Watch-outs
- Baby productFormulated as a baby wash, so it conditions less than a shampoo made for adults.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Betaine surfactant | −2 |
| Score | 98 → A |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 16 oz | $14.99 | $0.28/wash |
| CVS | 16 oz | — | — |