cantu Shea Butter - Define& Shine Custard
cantu Cantu Shea Butter - Define& Shine Custard lists 35 ingredients on its label, 30 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.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Carboxymethylcellulose
- Fragrance
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Pectin
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Seed Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Persea Gratissima Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
- Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Canola Oil
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Laminaria Cloustoni Extract
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Silk Amino Acids
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Equisetum Arvense
- Herbs Extract
- Agave Rigida Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- 粘度控制剂
- Carboxymethylcellulose
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- BINDING
- Pectin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
Other ingredients
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlycine Soja Seed OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilPersea Gratissima Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilMangifera Indica Seed ButterArgania Spinosa Kernel OilMelia Azadirachta Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilMangifera Indica Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilCanola OilLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractLaminaria Cloustoni ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractUrtica Dioica Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed SilkSilk Amino AcidsAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEquisetum ArvenseHerbs ExtractAgave Rigida ExtractPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carboxymethylcellulose | 粘度控制剂, 悬浮剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Pectin | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Mangifera Indica Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Mangifera Indica Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Canola Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laminaria Cloustoni Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Silk Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Althaea Officinalis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Herbs Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Agave Rigida Extract | BULKING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Carboxymethylcellulose
- Carboxymethylcellulose, thickener and suspending agent; water-soluble, precipitates with cationic surfactants.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Pectin
- Natural polysaccharide binder/stabilizer for gels; incompatible with cationics
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Glycine Soja Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Persea Gratissima Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
- Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil for emollience and soothing; low comedogenicity, suitable for sensitive skin
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
- Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential
- Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
- Mango seed oil, rich in oleic and palmitic acid; strong emollient and occlusive, heavy feel, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Canola Oil
- Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.
- Laminaria Cloustoni Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skin
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Silk Amino Acids
- Silk amino acids for humectancy and hair/skin care; low molecular weight, easily absorbed
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
- Marshmallow root extract rich in polysaccharides; forms a protective film for moisturizing and soothing skin conditioning.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Equisetum Arvense
- Not decoded yet
- Herbs Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Agave Rigida Extract
- Plant polysaccharide extract; used as bulking or humectant aid, low activity, check for pesticide residues.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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