OGX apple cider vinegar clarifying shampoo
OGX ogx apple cider vinegar clarifying shampoo lists 26 ingredients on its label, 23 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/Water/Eau
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Vinegar
- Polyquaternium-22
- PEG-7 Amodimethicone
- Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Polyquaternium-39
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
- Coconut Acid
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Hexylene Glycol
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Benzoate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Benzyl Salicylate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Acid-boosted shampoo using sulfonate and betaine. Vinegar and citric acid adjust pH; coconut acid aids degreasing. Factory view: sodium benzoate efficacy is limited in acidic systems; additional polyols are needed to boost preservative performance.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
- NOT REPORTED
- Vinegar
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-22PEG-7 AmodimethiconePolyquaternium-39Coconut AcidPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearatePPG-2 Hydroxyethyl CocamidePropylene GlycolGlycerinHexylene GlycolSodium CitrateSodium HydroxideSodium BenzoateTocopheryl AcetateDisodium Tetrapropenyl SuccinateParfum/FragranceHexyl CinnamalLimoneneBenzyl Salicylate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 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 Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Vinegar | NOT REPORTED | 1 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-22 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-7 Amodimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | ANTISTATIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate | ANTICORROSIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- 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 Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Vinegar
- Vinegar containing acetic acid; low pH, use in trace amounts only
- Polyquaternium-22
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-7 Amodimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Linoleic-based cationic conditioner, strong antistatic for dry hair, incompatible with anionic surfactants
- Polyquaternium-39
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
- Hydrolyzed potato starch anionic surfactant, biodegradable and mild, suitable for gentle cleansers
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.
- PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
- Non-ionic surfactant enhancing cleansing and emulsification; coconut-derived, gentle
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate
- Succinate-based amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and anti-corrosive support; gentle profile.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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