monat Intense Repair Shampoo

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.

1. Water
2. Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
3. Lauramidopropyl Betaine
4. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
5. Polyquaternium-7
6. Glycol Distearate
7. Glycereth-26
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Pisum Sativum Extract
10. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
11. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
12. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
13. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
14. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
15. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
16. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
17. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
18. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
19. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
20. Adansonia Digitata Oil
21. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
22. Cocos Nucifera Oil
23. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
24. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
25. Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
26. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
27. Mentha Piperita Oil
28. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
29. Glycerin
30. Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
31. Dextran
32. Butylene Glycol
33. Citric Acid
34. Vanillyl Butyl Ether
35. Polyquaternium-10
36. Disodium EDTA
37. Benzyl Alcohol
38. Caprylyl Glycol
39. Benzoic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Formulation view Gentle shampoo using Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate and cocamidopropyl betaine, enriched with plant oils and extracts for repair. Uses cationic polymers for conditioning. Best for fine or damaged hair seeking repair and shine. Production observation notes that high levels of natural oils and essential oils are prone to oxidation; adding antioxidants or using light-blocking packaging is recommended. Protein stability in acidic conditions must be monitored.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate

ANTISTATIC

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glycol DistearateCetearyl Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pisum Sativum Extract

Other ingredients

Polyquaternium-7Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3Trifolium Pratense Flower ExtractLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdansonia Digitata OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCaryocar Brasiliense Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilMentha Piperita OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilGlycerinCinnamidopropyltrimonium ChlorideDextranButylene GlycolCitric AcidVanillyl Butyl EtherPolyquaternium-10Disodium EDTABenzyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolBenzoic Acid

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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.

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; potential allergen.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Polyquaternium-7

Not decoded yet

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Not decoded yet

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil as a conditioning emollient; check fatty acid profile and oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Mentha Piperita Oil

Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic surfactant for antistatic and hair conditioning; provides slip, potential sensitivity to cinnamic groups.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Vanillyl Butyl Ether

Fragrance with warming and soothing claims; not in EU 26 allergens.

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

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