Cantu anti shedding styling gel
Cantu cantu anti shedding styling gel lists 16 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Carbomer gel system with VP/VA copolymer for styling hold. Shea butter adds moisture, while honey soothes. Suitable for styling without drying out hair. Factory observation: The pH of neutralization directly impacts gel strength; precise titration of amine neutralizers is critical to achieve the desired firmness.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- BINDING
- VP/VA Copolymer
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mel
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Aminomethyl Propanol
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidEthylhexylglycerinGlycereth-2 CocoateGlycerinDisodium EDTACi 14700Ci 15510
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| VP/VA Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 1 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Mel | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | — | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-2 Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Ci 14700 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/18 ( CI 14700) II/1341 (Ponceau SX; CI 14700: when used as a substance in hair dye products) | — | Green |
| Ci 15510 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/21 | 0 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- VP/VA Copolymer
- VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Mel
- Humectant and emollient; contains minor aldehydes, caution for sensitive skin
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Glycereth-2 Cocoate
- Cocoate emulsifier with cleansing and emulsifying functions; coconut-derived, watch for mild irritation from residual oleic acid.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Ci 14700
- Red azo dye restricted to hair dye products only; not for leave-on or general skin care
- Ci 15510
- Yellow dye; used for coloring; restricted in certain products, avoid high heat/alkali.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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