Bosley Black Hair Youth Restore Shampoo

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.

1. Water
2. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
3. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4. Cocamide DEA
5. Lauramidopropyl betaine
6. Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate
7. Phenoxyethanol
8. Lauramine oxide
9. PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
10. Citric Acid
11. Polyquaternium-10
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Perfume
14. Sodium propionate
15. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
16. Menthol
17. Etidronic acid
18. Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
19. Alcohol
20. Hematin
21. Polyquaternium-7
22. Glycerin
23. Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
24. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
25. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
26. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
27. Panthenol
28. Sodium Citrate
29. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
30. Isomalt
31. Maltodextrin
32. Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract
33. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
34. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
35. Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract
36. Xanthan Gum
37. Plankton extract
38. Lecithin
39. Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
40. Dextran
41. 10-Hydroxydecanoic acid
42. 1,10-Decanediol
43. Sebacic acid
44. Oligopeptide-41
45. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
46. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
47. Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

Highlights

Contains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains sulfatesContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl BetaineLauramidopropyl betaine

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cocamide DEAPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

CLEANSING

Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

Lauramine oxideCitric AcidPolyquaternium-10Butylene GlycolPerfumeSodium propionatePEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateMentholEtidronic acidGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideAlcoholHematinPolyquaternium-7GlycerinSodium lauryl sulfoacetateSodium Lauroyl SarcosinatePEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePanthenolSodium CitrateSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractIsomaltMaltodextrinSyringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPueraria Mirifica Root ExtractXanthan GumPlankton extractLecithinArgania Spinosa Callus Culture ExtractDextran10-Hydroxydecanoic acid1,10-DecanediolSebacic acidOligopeptide-41Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3Trifolium Pratense Flower ExtractTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Cocamide DEA

Cocamide DEA foam/emulsion stabilizer; EU restriction III/60 (<1%), potential allergen & dioxane risk.

Lauramidopropyl betaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; potential allergen.

Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate

Amphoterionic/anionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; requires blending

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Lauramine oxide

Not decoded yet

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

Sodium propionate

Not decoded yet

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Etidronic acid

Etidronic acid chelator, restriction III/53 (<0.01%); binds metal ions to prevent oxidative discoloration.

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Hematin

Not decoded yet

Polyquaternium-7

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate

Milder synthetic surfactant with good foam; lower irritation than SLS but still needs buffering; suitable for sensitive cleansers

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Plankton extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

10-Hydroxydecanoic acid

Long-chain hydroxy fatty acid for emollience and barrier support; control concentration to avoid clogging

1,10-Decanediol

Aliphatic diol solvent; irritant to eyes and compromised skin, avoid direct contact.

Sebacic acid

Sebacic acid; lipophilic buffering agent and skin conditioner; check dispersion in formulation.

Oligopeptide-41

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

Not decoded yet