igk First Class Charcoal Detox Clarifying Shampoo
igk IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Clarifying Shampoo lists 23 ingredients on its label, 22 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/Water/Eau
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Decyl Glucoside
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Charcoal Powder
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Mica
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- BHT
- Benzoic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ci 77891
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Aqueous base using sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate and cocamidopropyl betaine. Charcoal and witch hazel water offer cleansing and toning. Thickened with acrylates copolymer. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Ideal for oily scalps or deep cleansing. Formulator note: The pairing of cationic polymers with anionic surfactants requires precise control to prevent destabilization.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateDecyl Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineAcrylates Copolymer
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Alcohol
- CHELATING
- Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
Other ingredients
Fragrance/ParfumCharcoal PowderMelaleuca Alternifolia LeafHamamelis Virginiana WaterSodium Lauroyl LactylateMicaSodium BicarbonateTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinBHTBenzoic AcidSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolCi 77891
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
- Water-soluble polymer for thickening and chelation; increases viscosity and interferes with metal ions.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf
- Not decoded yet
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
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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