alaffia Curl Activating Cream Shampoo
alaffia Alaffia Curl Activating Cream Shampoo lists 18 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
- Symphytum Officinale Aqueous Extract
- Arnica Montana Aqueous Extract
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Stearic Acid
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tocopherol
- Fragrance*
- Adansonia Digitata Oil
- Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
- Xanthan Gum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Curl activating cream shampoo featuring Symphytum and Arnica extracts. Cleansing achieved via amino-acid surfactants like Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, enriched with Shea Butter for nourishment. Preserved with Benzyl Alcohol and Ethylhexylglycerin. Ideal for damaged curls. Factory perspective monitors oil-surfactant emulsion stability and hygroscopicity in high-viscosity creams.
Key ingredients
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateStearic Acid
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Cetearyl GlucosideSorbitan Olivate
Other ingredients
Symphytum Officinale Aqueous ExtractArnica Montana Aqueous ExtractCetyl AlcoholBenzyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolFragrance*Adansonia Digitata OilAvena Sativa Kernel ProteinXanthan Gum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphytum Officinale Aqueous Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arnica Montana Aqueous Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance* | 芳香剂 | — | Green |
| Adansonia Digitata Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Protein | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Symphytum Officinale Aqueous Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Arnica Montana Aqueous Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- 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
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Fragrance*
- Complex fragrance for odor; contains allergens, must comply with EU 26-labeling rules
- Adansonia Digitata Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
- Oat kernel protein; film former for hair/skin; soothing for sensitive skin; protein allergen risk, high levels may be sticky
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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