hello-klean HELLO KLEAN Clarifying Scalp Soak
hello-klean HELLO KLEAN Clarifying Scalp Soak lists 29 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Glycerin
- Coco-Glucoside
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Polysorbate 20
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Acetic Acid
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Polyquaternium-70
- Butylene Glycol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
- Phytic Acid
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
- Panthenol
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Gluconolactone
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Benzoate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Calcium Gluconate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Coco-GlucosideLauryl Glucoside
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- BUFFERING
- Acetic Acid
Other ingredients
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideAcrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide CopolymerCaprylhydroxamic AcidPolyquaternium-70Butylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractOryza Sativa Seed ProteinPhytic AcidCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilPanthenolOryza Sativa ExtractPhenoxyethanolGluconolactoneEthylhexylglycerinSodium HydroxideSodium Benzoate1,2-HexanediolPotassium SorbateCalcium Gluconate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetic Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 4 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-70 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Seed Protein | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Extract | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Calcium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- Yeast/rice ferment filtrate with bioactive metabolites; moisturizing and skin-conditioning; natural origin, monitor microbial stability.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Acetic Acid
- Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Polyquaternium-70
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
- Plant-derived antioxidant protein at 0.1–1%; water-soluble, avoid strong acids/oxidizers
- Phytic Acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
- Tamanu oil rich in omega-3s; potential antioxidant benefits; highly comedogenic, use with caution on acne-prone skin.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Calcium Gluconate
- Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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