true-frog TRUE FROG Shampoo For Curls
true-frog TRUE FROG Shampoo For Curls lists 25 ingredients on its label, 17 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
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Polyquaternium-72
- Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Linseed
- Chia Seed Extract
- Beetroot
- Corn Starch
- Extract
- Panthenol
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Polyquaternium-73
- Quinoa Protein
- Vitamin E Acetate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Citric Acid
- Allergen-Free Fragrance
Highlights
Formulation view Gentle surfactant system using taurate and sarcosinate bases, combined with Polyquaternium-72 for conditioning. Enriched with linseed and chia extracts for moisture, plus panthenol for repair. Designed for curly hair to minimize breakage. A formulator observes the blend balances cleansing and volume, noting corn starch requires thorough rinsing to prevent buildup.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-72LinseedChia Seed ExtractBeetrootCorn StarchExtractPanthenolAcrylamidopropyltrimonium ChloridePolyquaternium-73Quinoa ProteinVitamin E AcetatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateSodium GluconateCitric AcidAllergen-Free Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-72 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methyl Glucose Dioleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Linseed | 皮肤调理剂，保湿剂 | — | Green |
| Chia Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Beetroot | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Corn Starch | 吸附剂，皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Extract | Not decoded yet | — | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-73 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Quinoa Protein | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vitamin E Acetate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Allergen-Free Fragrance | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Mild taurine-based anionic surfactant for emulsification and foam; low irritation, suitable for sensitive cleansers.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Polyquaternium-72
- Not decoded yet
- Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier/emollient; plant-derived, gentle, used in syndets/light creams, PEG alternative.
- Linseed
- Flaxseed extract rich in linoleic acid; moisturizer at 2-5%, suitable for dry or sensitive skin.
- Chia Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Beetroot
- Not decoded yet
- Corn Starch
- Corn starch, physically absorbs oil/sweat for matte feel; inert filler, low allergen risk, may clog pores if not washed off.
- Extract
- Unspecified extract with unknown function; requires supplier species ID and certification before use
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-73
- Not decoded yet
- Quinoa Protein
- Not decoded yet
- Vitamin E Acetate
- Not decoded yet
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Allergen-Free Fragrance
- Not decoded yet
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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