alterra Volumen Shampoo Bio-Papaya
alterra Alterra Volumen Shampoo Bio-Papaya lists 19 ingredients on its label, 17 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.
- Aqua
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Glycerin
- Lauroyl Sarcosine
- Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
- Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract
- Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Alcohol
- Levulinic Acid
- Parfum
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Geraniol
- Citral
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- CLEANSING
- Lauryl Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Other ingredients
Lauroyl SarcosineBambusa Arundinacea Leaf ExtractHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePanthenyl Ethyl EtherAlcoholLevulinic AcidParfumLimoneneLinaloolGeraniolCitral
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Coco-Sulfate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauroyl Sarcosine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carica Papaya Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenyl Ethyl Ether | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Levulinic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant; effective cleansing, may cause dryness
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Lauroyl Sarcosine
- Not decoded yet
- Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.
- Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
- Moisturizing and antioxidant; rich in VC and polyphenols, gentle and non-irritating
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative, conditioner/antistatic; hair/cutaneous use, watch concentration.
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Hair conditioning agent with antistatic properties, common in hair care
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Levulinic Acid
- Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
Want to build one like this? Send an enquiry