biosilk Silk Therapy Shampoo
biosilk BIOSILK Silk Therapy Shampoo lists 26 ingredients on its label, 26 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 C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Polysorbate 20
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Panthenol
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Salvia Sclarea Extract
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Linalool
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearatePolysorbate 20PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Caprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolPotassium SorbateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCitric AcidPanthenolHydrolyzed SilkHydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolSymphytum Officinale Leaf ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractSalvia Sclarea ExtractFragranceBenzyl BenzoateHexyl CinnamalLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/360 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Sclarea Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 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; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Hydrolyzed wheat protein and silane derivative; provides conditioning, assess wheat allergy
- Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
- Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids for repair and soothing; strict content limits required to avoid liver toxicity.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.
- Salvia Sclarea Extract
- Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
Want to build one like this? Send an enquiry