giovanni Wellness System Shampoo
giovanni Giovanni Wellness System Shampoo lists 29 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Panthenol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Glycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Menthol
- Menthyl Lactate
- Citric Acid
- *Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
- *Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
- *Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
- *Bacopa Leaf Extract
- Morus Alba Root Extract
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- *Mentha Piperita Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Gentle cleansing formula using amino acid and glucoside surfactants with betaine to reduce irritation. Contains menthol and botanical extracts, preserved with phenoxyethanol and potassium sorbate. Suitable for sensitive scalp needing low-irritation daily cleansing. Formulator note: Multi-surfactant complex balances efficacy and mildness, menthol adds cooling.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium CocoamphoacetateLauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl IsethionateDecyl Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Lauroyl SarcosinateHydroxypropyl Guar
Other ingredients
PanthenolPotassium SorbateGlycerinPhenoxyethanolMentholMenthyl LactateCitric Acid*Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract*Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract*Eclipta Prostrata ExtractSapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract*Bacopa Leaf ExtractMorus Alba Root ExtractPanax Ginseng Root Extract*Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractUrtica Dioica ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*Mentha Piperita OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 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 Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Menthyl Lactate | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| *Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| *Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| *Eclipta Prostrata Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| *Bacopa Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Morus Alba Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | 保湿剂，皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| *Mentha Piperita Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- 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 Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Modified guar gum; multifunctional thickener/stabilizer, water-soluble, sensitive to electrolytes/pH.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Menthyl Lactate
- Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- *Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- *Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- *Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
- Soap nut extract with natural saponins for mild cleansing; saponins less effective in hard water, mild irritation possible.
- *Bacopa Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Morus Alba Root Extract
- Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Hydrating and soothing botanical extract; requires preservation; use diluted concentrate.
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- *Mentha Piperita Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
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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