Desert Essence anti breakage 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
3. Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
4. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
5. Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
6. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
7. Glycerin
8. D-Biotin
9. Panthenol
10. Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
11. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
12. Hydrolyzed Keratin
13. Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
14. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
15. Cocos Nucifera Oil
16. Copper Amino Acid Chelate
17. Folic Acid
18. Retinyl Palmitate
19. Cyanocobalamin
20. Selenium Amino Acid Chelate
21. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
22. Niacinamide
23. Thiamine Hcl
24. Riboflavin
25. Pyridoxine Hcl
26. Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
27. D-Calcium Pantothenate
28. Equisetum Arvense Extract
29. Choline Bitartrate
30. Tocopheryl Succinate
31. Dimethyl Sulfone
32. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
33. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
34. Salvia Officinalis Oil
35. Salvia Sclarea Oil
36. Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
37. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
38. Mentha Piperita Oil
39. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
40. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
41. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Shampoo uses gentle amino and amphoteric surfactants for moderate cleansing. Enriched with aloe, hydrolyzed keratin, biotin, and vitamins for scalp care. Contains oils, but rinse-off impact is low. For fine, fragile hair. Factory note: Complex surfactant mix requires optimization for foam and rinse feel to avoid scalp residue; botanicals need preservative boosters.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

CLEANSING

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineDisodium LauroamphodiacetateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

头发调理剂

D-Biotin

Other ingredients

PanthenolRaphanus Sativus Seed ExtractSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed KeratinBambusa Vulgaris ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCocos Nucifera OilCopper Amino Acid ChelateFolic AcidRetinyl PalmitateCyanocobalaminSelenium Amino Acid ChelateRosa Canina Fruit ExtractNiacinamideThiamine HclRiboflavinPyridoxine HclZinc Amino Acid ChelateD-Calcium PantothenateEquisetum Arvense ExtractCholine BitartrateTocopheryl SuccinateDimethyl SulfoneHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilSalvia Officinalis OilSalvia Sclarea OilZingiber Officinale Root OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilMentha Piperita OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCaprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylyl GlycolCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable

Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate

Gentle amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foaming; high concentrations may irritate mucous membranes, check compatibility with ionic surfactants.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

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

Glycerin

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

D-Biotin

Biotin, water-soluble B-vitamin for hair and skin support; low concentrations in oral and topical use

Panthenol

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

Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract

Radish seed extract with enzymes and amino acids; mild exfoliation and conditioning, natural source requiring stability.

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

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

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin; small peptides; barrier repair, humectant, no pub comed data

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Bamboo extract for soothing and conditioning; polyphenol-rich, limit concentration to minimize irritation.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Copper Amino Acid Chelate

Copper chelate at <0.1% for wound healing; excess causes metallic taste and toxicity

Folic Acid

Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-soluble

Selenium Amino Acid Chelate

Selenium amino acid chelate for antioxidant and skin conditioning; used as trace functional ingredient

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Thiamine Hcl

Vitamin B1 hydrochloride; acts as conditioner and fragrance agent, used at low concentrations for skin health and metabolism.

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2 for color and skin care; photosensitive, requires light-shielding packaging

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Zinc Amino Acid Chelate

Zinc amino acid chelate providing zinc ions for antimicrobial and soothing effects; used as trace additive

D-Calcium Pantothenate

Water-soluble vitamin B5 derivative for moisturizing and skin conditioning; used at low concentrations

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity

Choline Bitartrate

Quaternary ammonium compound, humectant and solvent for eye care; low concentration, mild

Tocopheryl Succinate

Water-soluble vitamin E derivative, antioxidant for formula stability; low-level use, low sensitization risk

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil

Ginger root oil for fragrance; contains gingerols, irritant, use very low concentration, avoid for sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Mentha Piperita Oil

Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Citric Acid

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

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