nard Shampoo Signature

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. Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4. Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
5. Sodium Chloride
6. Fragrance
7. Sodium Benzoate
8. Dimethicone
9. Caprylyl Glycol
10. Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
11. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
12. PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
13. Polyquaternium-10
14. Trihydroxystearin
15. Polyquaternium-67
16. Pentasodium Pentetate
17. Citric Acid
18. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
19. Sodium Carbonate
20. Hydrolyzed Collagen
21. Laureth-4
22. Laureth-23
23. Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
24. Butylene Glycol
25. Phenoxyethanol
26. C12-15 Pareth-3
27. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
28. Salicylic Acid
29. Glycerin
30. Hexylene Glycol
31. 1,2-Hexanediol
32. Sodium PCA
33. Sodium Lactate
34. Hydrolyzed Keratin
35. Hydrolyzed Silk
36. Arginine
37. Sodium Hydroxide
38. Aspartic Acid
39. Pca
40. Glycine
41. Alanine
42. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
43. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
44. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
45. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
46. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
47. Serine
48. Valine
49. Proline
50. Threonine
51. Isoleucine
52. Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract
53. Histidine
54. Phenylalanine
55. Ethylhexylglycerin
56. Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
57. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
58. Tropolone
59. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
60. Citronellol
61. Geraniol
62. Hexyl Cinnamal
63. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Sodium Laureth SulfateAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

BULKING

Sodium Chloride

矫味剂

Fragrance

ANTICORROSIVE

Sodium Benzoate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Caprylyl GlycolBabassuamidopropyl BetaineDisodium CocoamphodiacetatePPG-3 Caprylyl EtherPolyquaternium-10TrihydroxystearinPolyquaternium-67Pentasodium PentetateCitric AcidGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSodium CarbonateHydrolyzed CollagenLaureth-4Laureth-23Acacia Concinna Fruit ExtractButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolC12-15 Pareth-3Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSalicylic AcidGlycerinHexylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolSodium PCASodium LactateHydrolyzed KeratinHydrolyzed SilkArginineSodium HydroxideAspartic AcidPcaGlycineAlanineSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSerineValineProlineThreonineIsoleucineNardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root ExtractHistidinePhenylalanineEthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed Corn ProteinHydrolyzed Soy ProteinTropoloneAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitronellolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Strong anionic surfactant; high foaming and stripping power. Can be irritating to eyes and damaged skin

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Babassuamidopropyl Betaine

Not decoded yet

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.

PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether

Caprylyl ether solvent, foam booster; PEG derivative, note skin penetration

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Polyquaternium-67

Not decoded yet

Pentasodium Pentetate

Gentle chelator replacing EDTA; prevents oxidation discoloration, low dosage

Citric Acid

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

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium carbonate; alkaline buffer and thickener; adjusts pH, corrosive at high levels, control dosage.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Laureth-4

Not decoded yet

Laureth-23

Not decoded yet

Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

C12-15 Pareth-3

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Glycerin

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Hydrolyzed Keratin

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

Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolysed corn protein conditioner at 1–10%; small peptides, prone to browning, chelators recommended

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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