Aesop calming shampoo
Aesop aesop calming shampoo lists 36 ingredients on its label, 35 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 Hydroxysultaine
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Glycerin
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Chloride
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
- Alcohol Denat
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Urea
- Laureth-2
- Ammonium Chloride
- Viscum Album Leaf Extract
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Allantoin
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Ammonium Sulfate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Linalool
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Blends SLES with amino acid surfactants for balanced cleansing. Contains various essential oils like sage and eucalyptus plus allantoin. Suitable for users seeking a cooling sensation. Factory note: multi-oil systems pose high sensitization risks.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium Lauroamphoacetate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Sodium ChlorideAmmonium Laureth SulfateAlcohol DenatSalvia Officinalis OilCitric AcidSodium DehydroacetateEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCedrus Atlantica Bark OilMentha Citrata Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilJuniperus Communis Fruit OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilUreaLaureth-2Ammonium ChlorideViscum Album Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractAllantoinChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit ExtractHumulus Lupulus ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractAmmonium SulfateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLinaloolLimonene
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 Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Salvia Officinalis Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 2 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/122 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, ASTRINGENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Laureth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ammonium Chloride | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Viscum Album Leaf Extract | SOOTHING | 1 · – | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Humulus Lupulus Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPERSPIRANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ammonium Sulfate | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
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 Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
- Olive oil PEG-7 esters, gentle emulsifier and emollient containing PEG structure; suitable for creams, monitor PEG allergens and contamination.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing; rich foam, low irritation to eyes and skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
- Mild anionic surfactant, SLS alternative; high levels may sting, cationics reduce foam
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122
- Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
- Lemon Mint leaf extract; contains menthol and essential oils; cooling sensation, potential irritation for sensitive skin.
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Juniper fruit essential oil. Contains camphor and terpinen-4-ol. Camphor is an allergen/neurotoxin; avoid on broken skin, label as essential oil.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Laureth-2
- Not decoded yet
- Ammonium Chloride
- Ammonium chloride as buffer, foam modifier, and viscosity control in shaving foams and cleansers, slightly acidic pH
- Viscum Album Leaf Extract
- Mistletoe leaf extract with soothing properties; combine with other ingredients, high conc may sensitize.
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
- Fennel fruit extract with emollient and soothing effects; requires low concentration and allergen labeling.
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Hops extract: antimicrobial/antiperspirant/conditioner/fragrance; test on sensitive skin.
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.
- Ammonium Sulfate
- Inorganic salt used as a rheology modifier to regulate micellar or ionic surfactant systems.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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