Monday Sensitive 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. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
3. Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
4. Cocamide MEA
5. Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
6. Glycerin
7. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
8. Sodium chloride
9. Citric Acid
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Decyl Glucoside
12. Dimethicone
13. Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate
14. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
15. Fragrance
16. Sodium Benzoate
17. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
18. Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone
19. Glycol Distearate
20. Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
21. Triisostearin
22. Polyquaternium-7
23. Sodium PCA
24. Propylene Glycol
25. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
26. Benzyl Alcohol
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Sodium sulfate
29. Hexyl Cinnamal
30. Sodium laurate
31. BHT
32. Sodium Methyltaurate
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Sodium Sulfite
35. Sodium Citrate
36. Isolaureth-6
37. Linalool
38. Glycol stearate
39. Diisostearyl malate
40. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
41. Panthenol
42. Coco-glucoside
43. Cyclotetrasiloxane
44. Hydrolyzed rice protein
45. Butylene Glycol
46. Sodium Lactate
47. Hexanediol
48. Arginine
49. Aspartic acid
50. PCA
51. Propanediol
52. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
53. Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
54. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
55. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
56. Nasturtium Officinale Extract
57. Glycine
58. Alanine
59. Dipropylene glycol
60. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
61. Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
62. Salvia Officinalis Extract
63. Tocopheryl Acetate
64. Serine
65. Tocopherol
66. Valine
67. Ethyl Hexanediol
68. Pisum Sativum Extract
69. Isoleucine
70. Proline
71. Threonine
72. Histidine
73. Phenylalanine

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

Cocamide MEA

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

BULKING

Sodium chloride

Other ingredients

Citric AcidPhenoxyethanolDecyl GlucosideDimethiconeSodium methyl lauroyl taurateSodium Lauroyl SarcosinateFragranceSodium BenzoatePEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateBis-Aminopropyl DimethiconeGlycol DistearateGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideTriisostearinPolyquaternium-7Sodium PCAPropylene GlycolCocamidopropyl BetaineBenzyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinSodium sulfateHexyl CinnamalSodium laurateBHTSodium MethyltaurateDisodium EDTASodium SulfiteSodium CitrateIsolaureth-6LinaloolGlycol stearateDiisostearyl malateHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl SilanetriolPanthenolCoco-glucosideCyclotetrasiloxaneHydrolyzed rice proteinButylene GlycolSodium LactateHexanediolArginineAspartic acidPCAPropanediolZingiber Officinale Root ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateNasturtium Officinale ExtractGlycineAlanineDipropylene glycolCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractSalvia Officinalis ExtractTocopheryl AcetateSerineTocopherolValineEthyl HexanediolPisum Sativum ExtractIsoleucineProlineThreonineHistidinePhenylalanine

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate

Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations

Cocamide MEA

Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

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

Glycerin

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

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Citric Acid

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Dimethicone

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

Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate

Amino acid taurate surfactant, rich mild foam for cleansing; low irritation, watch for dryness at high levels

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

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

Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone

Amino-modified silicone for hair conditioning; water-soluble, provides slip and anti-static, typical silicone use.

Glycol Distearate

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

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

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

Triisostearin

Polyglyceryl ester, emulsifier and thickener; no mineral oil, check viscosity.

Polyquaternium-7

Not decoded yet

Sodium PCA

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Sodium laurate

Anionic surfactant providing mild cleansing; low foam, often blended to reduce dryness

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Sodium Methyltaurate

Gentle anionic surfactant for mild cleansing and foaming; low irritation profile suitable for sensitive skin formulas.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Sulfite

Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Isolaureth-6

Not decoded yet

Linalool

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

Glycol stearate

Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.

Diisostearyl malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol

Silane-modified polymer for smoothness and wet combing; pair with cationic conditioning agents

Panthenol

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

Coco-glucoside

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

Cyclotetrasiloxane

Volatile silicone providing slip; D4 is restricted in EU rinse-off products and requires labeling for leave-on use.

Hydrolyzed rice protein

Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Hexanediol

1,6-Hexanediol; efficient solvent and preservative booster. May replace traditional preservatives. Mild sting at high levels.

Arginine

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

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.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Nasturtium Officinale Extract

Watercress extract, antioxidant and conditioning; 1–2% typical, fragrance allergens

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

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity

Salvia Officinalis Extract

Sage extract with antioxidants and astringents; high doses may irritate, low levels for sensitive skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Serine

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

Tocopherol

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

Valine

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

Ethyl Hexanediol

Polyol solvent with humectant and mild preservative boost; low viscosity, compatible with many ingredients, gentle.

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Isoleucine

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

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.

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