monat Hydrating Shampoo

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.

1. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Lauramidopropyl Betaine
3. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
4. Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
5. Glycerin
6. Glycol Distearate
7. Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/Palmitamide
8. Acrylates Copolymer
9. Isoamyl Laurate
10. Hydroxyethylcellulose
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
13. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
14. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
15. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
16. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
17. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
18. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
19. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
20. Adansonia Digitata Oil
21. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
22. Cocos Nucifera Oil
23. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
24. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
25. Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
26. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
27. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
28. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
29. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
30. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
31. Pisum Sativum Extract
32. Wheat Amino Acids
33. Soy Amino Acids
34. Arginine Hcl
35. Threonine
36. Serine
37. Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
38. Algin
39. Pullulan
40. Behenyl Alcohol
41. Cetearyl Alcohol
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Dextran
44. Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride
45. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
46. Sodium Phytate
47. Trehalose
48. Urea
49. Polyquaternium-7
50. Pentylene Glycol
51. Disodium Phosphate
52. Potassium Phosphate
53. Citric Acid
54. Butylene Glycol
55. Fragrance/Parfum
56. Sodium Benzoate
57. Potassium Sorbate
58. Limonene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Lauramidopropyl BetaineAcrylates Copolymer

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glycol DistearateIsoamyl Laurate

Other ingredients

Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/PalmitamideHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium HyaluronateLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdansonia Digitata OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCaryocar Brasiliense Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3Trifolium Pratense Flower ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractWheat Amino AcidsSoy Amino AcidsArginine HclThreonineSerineCinnamidopropyltrimonium ChlorideAlginPullulanBehenyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolDextranHydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium ChlorideGlyceryl PolyacrylateSodium PhytateTrehaloseUreaPolyquaternium-7Pentylene GlycolDisodium PhosphatePotassium PhosphateCitric AcidButylene GlycolFragrance/ParfumSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; potential allergen.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/Palmitamide

Not decoded yet

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Not decoded yet

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil as a conditioning emollient; check fatty acid profile and oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Wheat Amino Acids

Wheat amino acids for hair/skin; contains gluten, allergy caution

Soy Amino Acids

Not decoded yet

Arginine Hcl

Amphoteric amino acid salt, moisturizer and buffer; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic surfactant for antistatic and hair conditioning; provides slip, potential sensitivity to cinnamic groups.

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Polyquaternium-7

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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