wella-professionals Wella Professionals Wella System Professional Balance Scalp Shampoo
wella-professionals Wella Professionals Wella System Professional Balance Scalp Shampoo lists 30 ingredients on its label, 29 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 Laureth Sulfate
- Coco-Glucoside
- PEG-3 Distearate
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Sodium Chloride
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- Panthenol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Valine
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Sodium Salicylate
- Citric Acid
- Betaine
- Methylparaben
- Polyquaternium-10
- Parfum
- Propylene Glycol
- Disodium EDTA
- Bisabolol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Farnesol
- Tilia Cordata Extract
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Tocopherol
- Propylparaben
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains sulfatesContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Scalp shampoo using SLES and glucoside blend. Contains panthenol and serine for moisturizing, sodium salicylate for exfoliation. Willow bark extract for soothing. Mixed preservative system. Suitable for oily or normal scalps. Formulator's note: Sodium salicylate concentration must be carefully controlled to avoid irritation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth SulfateCoco-GlucosideDisodium Laureth SulfosuccinatePEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-3 Distearate
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
Sodium BenzoateValinePEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateSodium SalicylateCitric AcidBetaineMethylparabenPolyquaternium-10ParfumPropylene GlycolDisodium EDTABisabololSodium HydroxideButylphenyl MethylpropionalBenzyl SalicylateHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeAlpha-Isomethyl IononeFarnesolTilia Cordata ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractTocopherolPropylparaben
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-3 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Valine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Salicylate | DENATURANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/3 | 1 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 | Green |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 | Green |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 | Yellow |
| Tilia Cordata Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- PEG-3 Distearate
- PEG-3 distearate, mild emulsifier, low irritation; often blended with other emulsifiers to reduce dosage.
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- High MW PEG derivative for cleansing; water-soluble, smooth feel.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Valine
- Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Sodium Salicylate
- Preservative (V/3 limit) and keratolytic aid; caution for sensitive skin and pregnancy.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
- Tilia Cordata Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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