muji Herbal Shampoo
muji Muji Herbal Shampoo lists 39 ingredients on its label, 33 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
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
- Cocamide Methyl Mea
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Tea-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
- Soluble Proteoglycan
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Polyquaternium-51
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Polyquaternium-10
- Polyquaternium-47
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
- Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Polysorbate 80
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sodium Chloride
- Disodium EDTA
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEGContains parabens
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Cocamide Methyl Mea
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Soluble Proteoglycan
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Other ingredients
Tea-Lauroyl MethylaminopropionatePolyquaternium-51Sodium HyaluronateChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPolyquaternium-10Polyquaternium-47Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilPersea Gratissima OilApricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 EstersSorbeth-60 TetraoleatePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolysorbate 80EthylhexylglycerinButylene GlycolPentylene GlycolCitric AcidSodium CitrateSodium SulfiteSodium ChlorideDisodium EDTASodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamide Methyl Mea | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tea-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Soluble Proteoglycan | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-51 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem 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 |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-47 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Sulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
- Amphoterionic/anionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; requires blending
- Cocamide Methyl Mea
- Mild amphoteric surfactant; stable foam, gentle cleansing.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Tea-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
- Not decoded yet
- Soluble Proteoglycan
- Soluble proteoglycan; moisturizes and repairs hair cuticles; requires ionic liquids or cationic polymer complexes for stable dispersion.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Polyquaternium-51
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Polyquaternium-47
- Not decoded yet
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
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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