doterra Shampoo
doterra doTERRA Shampoo lists 27 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Betaine
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Avena Sativa Peptide
- Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Silicone Quaternium-3
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Trideceth-12
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Hexylene Glycol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Natural Fragrance
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains PEGContains fragrance
Formulation view Gentle shampoo with methyl isethionate and coconut amino acid surfactants, buffered by betaine for low irritation. Avena sativa peptide soothes; guar gum conditions. Phenoxyethanol preservation system. Ideal for sensitive scalps, focusing on mild cleansing and smoothness, with trace essential oils and no silicone buildup.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateSodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Methyl Oleoyl TaurateAcrylates Copolymer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
Other ingredients
Avena Sativa PeptideCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedCitrus Aurantifolia OilSilicone Quaternium-3Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideLauryl Lactyl LactatePEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateTrideceth-12PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateHexylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolNatural FragranceMicaTitanium DioxideIron Oxides
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Avena Sativa Peptide | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Oil | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Silicone Quaternium-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Lactyl Lactate | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Natural Fragrance | 增香剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Mild taurine-based anionic surfactant for emulsification and foam; low irritation, suitable for sensitive cleansers.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Avena Sativa Peptide
- Soothing/humectant peptide for skin and hair; good for sensitive formulas, often paired with oat extract.
- Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.
- Silicone Quaternium-3
- Not decoded yet
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
- Mild thickener/foam booster, coconut lactic ester; low irritation, good for cleansing/foam.
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.
- Trideceth-12
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Natural Fragrance
- Complex mixture of naturally-derived fragrances; batch variation possible, strict compliance with EU 26 allergen labeling required.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
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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