indola Act Now! Solid Shampoo
indola Indola Act Now! Solid Shampoo lists 23 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Triticum Vulgare Starch
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Aqua (Water
- Eau)
- Glycerin
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Parfum
- Citric Acid
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Panthenol
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium Anisate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Ci 77891
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains parabensContains alcohol
Formulation view A solid shampoo bar based on wheat starch, utilizing mild surfactants like cocoyl isethionate and sulfosuccinate for lather, with quaternary conditioning. Enriched with coconut, shea, and castor oils for moisture, preserved by benzyl alcohol. Formulation note: Requires a washcloth for lathering; the starch base is hygroscopic and needs tight sealing; contains gluten, caution for those with severe allergies.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Triticum Vulgare Starch
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Castor Oil
- 溶剂
- Aqua (WaterEau)
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
ParfumCitric AcidCocamidopropyl BetaineGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePanthenolHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersCocos Nucifera OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterHexyl CinnamalBiosaccharide Gum-1Glyceryl CaprylateSodium LevulinateSodium AnisateBenzyl AlcoholCi 77891
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triticum Vulgare Starch | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua (Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eau) | 溶剂,稀释剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Biosaccharide Gum-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Anisate | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING, pH ADJUSTERS | 1 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Triticum Vulgare Starch
- Absorbent and bulking agent for powders or scrubs; contains gluten, avoid for severe celiac patients.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic cleanser and foaming agent for gentle, low-irritation formulations.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Aqua (Water
- Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners
- Eau)
- Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Sodium Anisate
- Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- 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 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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