ahava Mineral Shampoo
ahava Ahava Mineral Shampoo lists 27 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
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Polyquaternium-7
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Glycerin
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Polyquaternium-39
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
- Parfum
- Cocamide MEA
- Sodium Chloride
- Allantoin
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- Maris Aqua
- Xanthan Gum
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Methylisothiazolinone
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer
- Ci 77891
- Mica
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Gentle cleansing system based on ammonium laureth sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine, enriched with aloe and chamomile extracts. Polquaternium-7 improves combing, while salt adjusts viscosity. Preserved with methylisothiazolinone and DMDM hydantoin. Formulator note: The complex fragrance blend and preservative mix warrant patch testing for sensitive scalps, though the mild surfactant profile suits regular hair care.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Ammonium Laureth SulfateDisodium Laureth SulfosuccinateSodium Lauroamphoacetate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-7Polyquaternium-39Sodium Trideceth SulfateParfumCocamide MEASodium ChlorideAllantoinChamomilla Recutita Flower OilMaris AquaXanthan GumHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideMethylisothiazolinoneDMDM HydantoinStyrene/Acrylamide CopolymerCi 77891MicaBenzyl SalicylateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeButylphenyl Methylpropional
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Trideceth Sulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cocamide MEA | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maris Aqua | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer | OPACIFYING · 限制 III/66 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
- Mild anionic surfactant, SLS alternative; high levels may sting, cationics reduce foam
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Polyquaternium-39
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing; rich foam, low irritation to eyes and skin.
- Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Cocamide MEA
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- German chamomile oil with alpha-bisabolol for soothing; essential oil with allergen risk, use low, label as fragrance.
- Maris Aqua
- Seawater solvent & humectant; mineral-rich, caution on sensitive skin
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative, conditioner/antistatic; hair/cutaneous use, watch concentration.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer
- Flake-forming opacifier for matte effect; restricted III/66, monitor skin irritation from mechanical friction.
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
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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