nexxus Keraphix Shampoo
nexxus Nexxus Keraphix Shampoo lists 23 ingredients on its label, 22 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
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Collagen Amino Acids
- Glycol Distearate
- Sodium Chloride
- Hydrolyzed Elastin
- Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Polyquaternium-10
- Fragrance
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Sodium Benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Gluconolactone
- Glycerin
- PPG-9
- Cocamide MEA
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
- Sodium Sulfate
- Trehalose
- Disodium EDTA
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineHydrolyzed Keratin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Collagen Amino Acids
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol DistearateHydrolyzed Elastin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Oryza Sativa ExtractPolyquaternium-10FragrancePEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesSodium BenzoateCitric AcidGluconolactoneGlycerinPPG-9Cocamide MEAPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearatePPG-2 Hydroxyethyl CocamideSodium SulfateTrehaloseDisodium EDTA
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Collagen Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Elastin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Keratin | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Extract | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cocamide MEA | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Yellow |
| PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Sulfate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Collagen Amino Acids
- Hydrolyzed collagen peptides for hair and skin conditioning; low molecular weight aids moisturizing and conditioning, not direct collagen filling.
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Hydrolyzed Elastin
- Hydrolyzed elastin, moisturizer; MW determines penetration, large MW surface conditioning.
- Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Hydrolyzed keratin; small peptides; barrier repair, humectant, no pub comed data
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PPG-9
- Not decoded yet
- Cocamide MEA
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.
- PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
- Non-ionic surfactant enhancing cleansing and emulsification; coconut-derived, gentle
- Sodium Sulfate
- Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
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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