Fails on sulfate. 5 more ingredients to watch.
Grade
CYour red flags
CConsumer Reports strict
AEvidence only
−9 from evidence · −15 from preference
1 red flag found. Hidden sulfate: Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Easier to buy
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Aqua — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Glycerin — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Coco-Glucoside — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate — Red flag, Hidden sulfate. Made mostly of sodium lauryl sulfate. Often sold under 'SLS-free' claims. Your red flag.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine — Watch, Betaine surfactant. A common mild surfactant. Allergy cases are usually traced to manufacturing impurities. Evidence: weak.
- Benzyl Alcohol — Watch, Scent allergen. A preservative that is also on the EU list of fragrance allergens. Geogard ECT is a trade-name blend that contains it. Evidence: weak.
- 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.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride — Watch, Quat conditioner. A conditioning agent that breaks down slowly in water. Consumer Reports' stricter list flags quats. Evidence: weak.
- 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.
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice Powder — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Salicylic Acid — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Prunus Domestica Fruit 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.
- Sorbic Acid — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower 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
- Misleading claimSays it's made without SLS and SLES, yet contains sodium coco-sulfate, which is mostly SLS.
- UK onlyPriced at £16 for 235 ml.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Sulfate (sodium coco-sulfate) | −15 |
| Betaine surfactant | −3 |
| Scent allergen (benzyl alcohol) | −3 |
| Plant extracts | −3 |
| Score | 76 → C |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand site | 7.9 oz | — | — |