hims the shampoo
hims hims the shampoo lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- Cocamide Betaine
- Trideceth Sulfate
- Cocamide Mea
- Glycerin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Benzoate
- Salicylic Acid
- Lavender Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Methylparaben
- Polyquaternium 7
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cystine-Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Lecithin
- Nettle Leaf Extract
- Hops Flower Extract
- Grapefruit Peel Extract
- Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides
- Yeast Extract
- Blue 1
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains silicones
Formulation view Gentle shampoo blending sulfate and betaine surfactants to reduce irritation. Adds salicylic acid for exfoliation, B-vitamins, and yeast extracts for scalp nourishment. Lavender and tea tree oils adjust scent. Suitable for oily scalp to control sebum. Factory observation: Saponified system requires precise pH neutralization; vitamin actives oxidize easily, necessitating antioxidants and strict cycle control.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- 表面活性剂，发泡剂，增稠剂
- Cocamide Betaine
- 表面活性剂，清洁剂，起泡剂
- Trideceth Sulfate
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Cocamide Mea
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Sodium BenzoateSalicylic AcidLavender OilPeppermint OilTea Tree OilMethylparabenPolyquaternium 7PhenoxyethanolCystine-Bis-Pg-Propyl SilanetriolLecithinNettle Leaf ExtractHops Flower ExtractGrapefruit Peel ExtractBiotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast PolypeptidesYeast ExtractBlue 1
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Xylenesulfonate | SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamide Betaine | 表面活性剂，发泡剂，增稠剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth Sulfate | 表面活性剂，清洁剂，起泡剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamide Mea | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lavender Oil | 香料,皮肤调理剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Peppermint Oil | 香料, 精油, 清凉剂 | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Tea Tree Oil | 皮肤调理剂,防腐剂,香料 | 2 · – | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium 7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cystine-Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol | 发调理剂，硅烷偶联剂，交叉链接剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nettle Leaf Extract | 皮肤调理剂，抗氧化剂，舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hops Flower Extract | 抗氧化剂，皮肤舒缓剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Grapefruit Peel Extract | 抗氧化剂，提亮剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yeast Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- Solubilizer and hydrotrope; higher irritation than standard non-ionics; avoid oral contact.
- Cocamide Betaine
- Cocamide-derived amphoteric surfactant; boosts foam stability; coconut protein trace allergens possible.
- Trideceth Sulfate
- Mild anionic surfactant with low foaming; suitable for sensitive skin cleansers, best paired with betaines.
- Cocamide Mea
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Lavender Oil
- Lavender essential oil for fragrance; high allergen rate, concentration control needed.
- Peppermint Oil
- Peppermint oil with strong cooling sensation, high levels cause sensitivity, avoid on compromised skin.
- Tea Tree Oil
- Botanical essential oil, antibacterial and oil control; contains camphor, high concentrations may sensitize or irritate
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Polyquaternium 7
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Cystine-Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Sulfur-silane crosslinker with cystine; used for hair repair and silicone bonding at low concentrations.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Nettle Leaf Extract
- Nettle leaf extract with bioactive alkaloids; for scalp soothing and sebum control; may be drying on very dry skin.
- Hops Flower Extract
- Hops extract rich in polyphenols; offers soothing and antioxidant effects; mild irritation possible at high levels.
- Grapefruit Peel Extract
- Grapefruit peel extract with flavonoids; functions as antioxidant and brightener; mild phototoxicity, monitor in sensitive skin.
- Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides
- Water-soluble B-vitamins and yeast polypeptides for skin conditioning; low-dose formulation; yeast-sensitive individuals should test.
- Yeast Extract
- Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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