pantene-pro-v Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek
pantene-pro-v Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek lists 25 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
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Citrate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- Sodium Chloride
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Cocamide MEA
- Glycol Distearate
- Parfum
- Glycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium Salicylate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Trihydroxystearin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Polyquaternium-6
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Panthenol
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Histidine
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Liquid shampoo/conditioner with SLES and betaine mildness, thickened by stearyl alcohol and glycol distearate. Contains panthenol and argan oil for hair care. For oily to normal scalps. Note: Critical timing of cationic conditioners with SLES to prevent precipitation and cloudiness.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Citrate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Stearyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Cocamide MEA
Other ingredients
Glycol DistearateParfumGlycerinSodium BenzoateCitric AcidCetyl AlcoholSodium SalicylateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideTrihydroxystearinSodium HydroxidePolyquaternium-6Tetrasodium EDTAPanthenolPanthenyl Ethyl EtherHexyl CinnamalHistidineArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Xylenesulfonate | SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Cocamide MEA | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Salicylate | DENATURANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/3 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trihydroxystearin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenyl Ethyl Ether | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Histidine | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
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
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- Solubilizer and hydrotrope; higher irritation than standard non-ionics; avoid oral contact.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Cocamide MEA
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Sodium Salicylate
- Preservative (V/3 limit) and keratolytic aid; caution for sensitive skin and pregnancy.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Trihydroxystearin
- Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Polyquaternium-6
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Hair conditioning agent with antistatic properties, common in hair care
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Histidine
- Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
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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