aplb Signature Shining 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. Water
2. Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
3. Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
4. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
5. Dimethicone
6. Dipropylene Glycol
7. Sodium Chloride
8. Polyquaternium-10
9. Panthenol
10. Cocamide MIPA
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
13. Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
14. Angelica Gigas Root Extract
15. Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract
16. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
17. Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract
18. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
19. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
20. Carthamus Tinctorius Extract
21. 1,2-Hexanediol
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
24. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
25. Algae Extract
26. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
27. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
28. Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
29. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
30. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
31. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
32. Salvia Officinalis Extract
33. Hydrolyzed Silk
34. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
35. Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
36. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
37. Avena Strigosa Seed Extract
38. Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
39. Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
40. Myristica Fragrans Kernel Extract
41. Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
42. Jania Rubens Extract
43. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
44. Honey Extract
45. Citric Acid
46. Laureth-3
47. PEG-14M
48. Disodium EDTA
49. Zinc Pyrithione
50. Sodium Benzoate
51. Phenoxyethanol
52. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
53. Fragrance
54. Hydroxycitronellal
55. Coumarin
56. Hexyl Cinnamal
57. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Ammonium Laureth SulfateAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl BetainePolyquaternium-10

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

BULKING

Sodium Chloride

Other ingredients

PanthenolCocamide MIPAButylene GlycolPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractAngelica Gigas Root ExtractAsarum Sieboldii Root ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractBiota Orientalis Leaf ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Extract1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinPrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilMoringa Oleifera Seed OilAlgae ExtractHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinHydrolyzed Soy ProteinHydrolyzed Corn ProteinArgania Spinosa Kernel OilEuterpe Oleracea Fruit OilGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractSalvia Officinalis ExtractHydrolyzed SilkCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilAdansonia Digitata Seed OilCamellia Japonica Seed OilAvena Strigosa Seed ExtractCaulerpa Lentillifera ExtractSophora Flavescens Root ExtractMyristica Fragrans Kernel ExtractOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilJania Rubens ExtractSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractHoney ExtractCitric AcidLaureth-3PEG-14MDisodium EDTAZinc PyrithioneSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideFragranceHydroxycitronellalCoumarinHexyl CinnamalAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate

Mild anionic surfactant, SLS alternative; high levels may sting, cationics reduce foam

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Strong anionic surfactant; high foaming and stripping power. Can be irritating to eyes and damaged skin

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Cocamide MIPA

Cocamide MIPA; mild surfactant for foam boosting and viscosity; potential sensitizer at high concentrations

Butylene Glycol

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract

Antioxidant root extract; caution advised for long-term application

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Angelica gigas root extract; traditional care; coumarins present, note photosensitivity.

Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract

Side cypress leaf extract for humectancy; low allergen risk, patch test advised

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Carthamus Tinctorius Extract

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

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

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolysed corn protein conditioner at 1–10%; small peptides, prone to browning, chelators recommended

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Euterpe oleifera fruit oil; rich in oleic and palmitic acids for conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.

Salvia Officinalis Extract

Sage extract with antioxidants and astringents; high doses may irritate, low levels for sensitive skin.

Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

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

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Babassu/baobab seed oil, emollient; high oleic/palmitic, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants, store in dark.

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.

Avena Strigosa Seed Extract

Oat seed extract; rich in beta-glucan; hydration and sensitive skin soothing; water-soluble barrier repair

Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract

Seaweed extract with chondroitin; film-forming moisturizer for elasticity and firmness.

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Sophora root extract containing matrine, used for oil control and antimicrobial benefits.

Myristica Fragrans Kernel Extract

Not decoded yet

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.

Jania Rubens Extract

Jania rubens extract with polysaccharides; moisturizing skin conditioner, check algal batch stability.

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract

Yeast extract rich in peptides and vitamins for antioxidant and skin conditioning; water-soluble, low irritation risk.

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Citric Acid

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

Laureth-3

Not decoded yet

PEG-14M

Water-soluble PEG surfactant/emulsifier at 1-3%; avoid with strong oxidizers

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Zinc Pyrithione

Anti-dandruff active for exfoliation, anti-sebum, and hair conditioning. Restricted in EU to 0.2% in cosmetics. Low irritancy.

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

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

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