hims hims thick fix 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. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3. Lauric Acid
4. Decyl Glucoside
5. Fragrance
6. Sodium Chloride
7. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
8. Glycerin
9. Glycol Distearate
10. Potassium Hydroxide
11. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
12. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
13. Xylitol
14. Lactitol
15. Glyceryl Oleate
16. Coco-Glucoside
17. Polyquaternium-67
18. Laureth-4
19. Chlorphenesin
20. Citric Acid
21. Lactic Acid
22. Sodium Acetate
23. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
24. Linalool
25. Isopropyl Alcohol
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Tocopherol
28. Benzoic Acid
29. Dehydroacetic Acid
30. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
31. Lecithin
32. Ascorbyl Palmitate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains alcohol

Formulation view Silicone-free shampoo using lauric acid and sodium cocoyl isethionate for cleansing, with cationic guar for conditioning. Contains saw palmetto extract for scalp regulation. Ideal for fine hair. Factory view: pH neutrality significantly impacts lather and conditioning performance; precise neutralization is required.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

CLEANSING

Lauric AcidDecyl GlucosideDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate

矫味剂

Fragrance

BULKING

Sodium Chloride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Glycol DistearatePotassium HydroxideGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateXylitolLactitolGlyceryl OleateCoco-GlucosidePolyquaternium-67Laureth-4ChlorphenesinCitric AcidLactic AcidSodium AcetateSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractLinaloolIsopropyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolTocopherolBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateLecithinAscorbyl Palmitate

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

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

Glycerin

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

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Lactitol

Sorbitan-based polyol humectant at 3–10%; gentle, compatible with alcohols; slight tack at high levels.

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Polyquaternium-67

Not decoded yet

Laureth-4

Not decoded yet

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Citric Acid

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

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

Linalool

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

Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation

Phenoxyethanol

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

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