wella Elements Renewing Shampoo
wella Wella Elements Renewing Shampoo lists 26 ingredients on its label, 25 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/Eau
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Glycerin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Panthenol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polyquaternium-10
- Parfum
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Salicylic Acid
- Polyquaternium-7
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Glycolic Acid
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Acetate
- Fraxinus Excelsior Wood Extract
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Lactic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Glyoxal
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Gentle shampoo using lauroyl methyl isethionate and amphoteric surfactants to reduce irritation. Includes panthenol for hair repair and salicylic/glycolic acids for mild scalp exfoliation. Preserved with sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol, with a mild chelator. Formulator note: Balances cleansing efficacy with mildness; polymers provide conditioning slip. Ideal for sensitive scalps or those seeking silicone-free cleanliness, with a buffered pH for stability.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetainePanthenol
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
- CHELATING
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolPolyquaternium-10ParfumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSalicylic AcidPolyquaternium-7Benzyl SalicylateGlycolic AcidArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSodium ChlorideSodium AcetateFraxinus Excelsior Wood ExtractTetrasodium EDTAIsopropyl AlcoholSodium HydroxideLactic AcidPotassium SorbateGlyoxal
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| 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 |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetate | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Fraxinus Excelsior Wood Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glyoxal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 100 mg/kg · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight | 5 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Eau
- Water, the base solvent; diluent, requires appropriate preservative system.
- 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
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Acetate
- Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes
- Fraxinus Excelsior Wood Extract
- European ash wood extract, antioxidant and conditioning; stable at low concentrations.
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Glyoxal
- Prohibited allergen; max 0.1% limit; shall not be placed on market in concentrations >= 0.1%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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