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.
Easier to buy
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Glycerin — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Water — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Butter — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Trehalose — 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.
- Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Althaea Officinalis Root 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.
- Panthenol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Aloe Vera Extract — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
Watch-outs
- Brand claim'70–90 washes' is the brand's figure. The per-wash cost uses the midpoint.
- UpsellThe 30% discount requires a subscription.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Plant extract | −2 |
| Score | 98 → A |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand site | 3.2 bar | $18.00 | $0.23/wash |