elfa-pharm Elfa Pharm Burdock Shampoo
elfa-pharm Elfa Pharm Burdock Shampoo lists 42 ingredients on its label, 38 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.
- Aqua
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Myreth Sulfate
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Laureth-2
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Niacinamide
- Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract
- Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Ligusticum Chuanxiong Root Extract
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
- Panthenol
- Thymus Vulgaris Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Polysorbate 20
- Polyquaternium-10
- Citric Acid
- Parfum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Benzoic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesContains sulfatesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains parabens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateSodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateLauryl GlucosideSodium Myreth SulfateDisodium CocoamphodiacetatePEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Other ingredients
Laureth-2PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateArctium Lappa Root ExtractPersea Gratissima OilHydrolyzed Lupine Seed ExtractHydrolyzed Soy ProteinNiacinamideMedicago Sativa Leaf ExtractPolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractLigusticum Chuanxiong Root ExtractSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractUrtica Dioica Leaf ExtractPropylene GlycolGlycerinRuscus Aculeatus Root ExtractEquisetum Arvense Leaf ExtractPanthenolThymus Vulgaris OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilPolysorbate 20Polyquaternium-10Citric AcidParfumSodium BenzoateBenzoic AcidPotassium SorbateDMDM HydantoinMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinoneDiazolidinyl UreaMethylparabenPropylparabenLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Myreth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arctium Lappa Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ligusticum Chuanxiong Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, LIGHT STABILIZER, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Myreth Sulfate
- Sodium Myreth Sulfate, mild surfactant; good foam, less irritating than SLS.
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.
- Laureth-2
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- High MW PEG derivative for cleansing; water-soluble, smooth feel.
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract
- Alfalfa leaf; protein and vitamin source, generally mild
- Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
- Antioxidant root extract; caution advised for long-term application
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier
- Ligusticum Chuanxiong Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skin
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
- Plant extract with polysaccharides and flavonoids; for firming and anti-irritation, < 1%.
- Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Thymus Vulgaris Oil
- Thyme essential oil containing thymol; higher sensitization risk, use at trace levels only
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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