Fails on sulfate. 8 more ingredients to watch.
Grade
BYour red flags
BConsumer Reports strict
AEvidence only
−6 from evidence · −15 from preference
1 red flag found. Hidden sulfate: Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Camellia Sinensis 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.
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate — Red flag, Hidden sulfate. Made mostly of sodium lauryl sulfate. Often sold under 'SLS-free' claims. Your red flag.
- Decyl Glucoside — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- 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.
- Coco-Glucoside — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Glycerin — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Panthenol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Symphytum Officinale 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.
- Urtica Dioica 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.
- Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract — Watch, Plant extract. A botanical extract. Some are aromatic or known allergens. Evidence: weak.
- Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract — Watch, Plant extract. A botanical extract. Some are aromatic or known allergens. Evidence: weak.
- Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract — Watch, Plant extract. A botanical extract. Some are aromatic or known allergens. Evidence: weak.
- Salix Alba Bark 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.
- 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.
- Dehydroacetic Acid — 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.
Watch-outs
- Hidden sulfateFragrance-free, but it contains sodium coco-sulfate.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Sulfate (sodium coco-sulfate) | −15 |
| Plant extracts | −3 |
| Scent allergen (benzyl alcohol) | −3 |
| Score | 79 → B |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand site | — | $11.49 | — |