orca Biotin Shampoo
orca Orca Biotin Shampoo lists 39 ingredients on its label, 27 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.
- Purified Water
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Apigenin
- Oleanolic Acid
- Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Glycol Stearate
- Polyquaternium-10
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Potassium Sorbate
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Propylene Glycol
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Panthenol
- Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Argan Oil
- Balm Mint Extract
- Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
- Avocado Oil
- Saw Palmetto Extract
- Stinging Nettle Extract
- Lycopene
- Tea Tree Oil
- Pumpkin Seed Oil
- Pygeum
- Green Tea Extract
- Fenugreek Extract
- Lavender Oil
- Caffeine
- Jojoba Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Retinyl Palmitate
Highlights
Contains sulfatesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Apigenin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Oleanolic Acid
Other ingredients
Trideceth-7 Carboxylic AcidPPG-26-Buteth-26Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid CopolymerGlycol StearatePolyquaternium-10PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolPotassium SorbatePPG-5-Ceteth-20Propylene GlycolSorbitan OleatePanthenolCocoyl Hydrolyzed KeratinArgan OilBalm Mint ExtractHydrolyzed Silk ProteinAvocado OilSaw Palmetto ExtractStinging Nettle ExtractLycopeneTea Tree OilPumpkin Seed OilPygeumGreen Tea ExtractFenugreek ExtractLavender OilCaffeineJojoba OilTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl Palmitate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Apigenin | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleanolic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Argan Oil | 皮肤调理剂,柔润剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Balm Mint Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Silk Protein | 保湿剂,肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avocado Oil | 皮肤调理剂,柔润剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Saw Palmetto Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stinging Nettle Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lycopene | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tea Tree Oil | 皮肤调理剂,防腐剂,香料 | 2 · – | Green |
| Pumpkin Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pygeum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Green Tea Extract | 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fenugreek Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lavender Oil | 香料,皮肤调理剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Jojoba Oil | 润肤剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 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.
- 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
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Emollient and emulsifier copolymer derived from castor oil
- Glycol Stearate
- Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Not decoded yet
- Argan Oil
- Plant oil rich in unsaturated fats, moisturizing and anti-aging; good for dry skin, may be heavy for oily skin
- Balm Mint Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
- Low-molecular-weight moisturizing agent for softness; animal-derived, check for allergen sensitivity
- Avocado Oil
- Avocado oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids for nourishment and repair; heavy texture.
- Saw Palmetto Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Stinging Nettle Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lycopene
- Not decoded yet
- Tea Tree Oil
- Botanical essential oil, antibacterial and oil control; contains camphor, high concentrations may sensitize or irritate
- Pumpkin Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Pygeum
- Not decoded yet
- Green Tea Extract
- Green tea extract rich in EGCG; antioxidant, high concentration may cause sensitization
- Fenugreek Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lavender Oil
- Lavender essential oil for fragrance; high allergen rate, concentration control needed.
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Jojoba Oil
- Liquid wax ester similar to sebum; good penetration as a base oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
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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