roots Sensitive shampoo
roots Roots Sensitive shampoo lists 25 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Glycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
- Butylene Glycol
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Citric Acid
- Disodium EDTA
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Menthol
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
- Apigenin
- Oleanolic Acid
- Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Formulation view A mild cleanser containing a small amount of water-soluble components, with disodium laureth sulfosuccinate as the main surfactant. The formula offers controllable cleansing power, adding multiple plant oils like grape seed and coconut oil to reduce post-wash tightness. Contains menthol and tea tree oil for a cooling sensation and auxiliary cleansing. The preservative system includes phenoxyethanol and potassium sorbate, suitable for combination and oily skin types seeking gentle cleansing and a cooling experience.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
Other ingredients
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesCitric AcidDisodium EDTAHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCocos Nucifera OilIsopropyl MyristateMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilMentholMoringa Oleifera Seed OilPPG-26-Buteth-26PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCinnamomum Camphora Bark OilApigeninOleanolic AcidBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1Sodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Apigenin | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleanolic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
- Glyceride ester, emulsifier and conditioning; 1–5% typical, low irritancy
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative, conditioner/antistatic; hair/cutaneous use, watch concentration.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
- Camphor bark oil containing camphor and linalool; strong scent, potential allergen, strict concentration control needed
- Apigenin
- Flavonoid with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; unstable, protect from light.
- Oleanolic Acid
- Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.
- Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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