CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO FUNCTION
1. CLEANING AGENTS / SURFACTANTS (responsible for cleaning and foaming)
Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (strong anionic surfactant – high cleaning power)
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (amphoteric – softens the action of the main surfactant)
Cocamide MEA (foam and viscosity enhancer)
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine (a milder surfactant derived from shea butter)
2. CO-SURFACTANTS / AID IN TEXTURE, FOAM AND SOLUBILITY
Glycol Stearate (opacifier, provides texture and pearly appearance)
Polyquaternium-10 (conditioning agent that reduces frizz and makes styling easier)
Polysorbate-60 (emulsifier and solubilizer for oils and fragrance)
3. MOISTURIZERS / HUMECTANTS (provide water, softness and moisture retention)
Water / Aqua
Mel / Honey (natural humectant, softens and retains moisture)
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (soothing, moisturizing, scalp aid)
4. EMOLLIENTS / NOURISHING (soften, seal in moisture, add shine)
Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil)
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Tocopherol (Vitamin E – antioxidant, nutritious)
5. CONDITIONERS AND ANTI-FRIZZ
6. pH CONTROL, PRESERVATION AND STABILITY OF THE FORMULA
Phenoxyethanol (preservative)
Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative enhancer)
Sodium Benzoate (preservative)
Sodium Chloride (adjusts viscosity)
Citric Acid (pH regulator)
Triethanolamine (adjusts pH and stability)
7. THICKENERS AND TEXTURE MODIFIERS
8. DYES AND PIGMENTS
9. FRAGRANCE AND AROMATIC COMPONENTS
Fragrance / Parfum
Benzyl Salicylate
Hexyl Cinnamal
Linalool
Limonene
Coumarin
(potential aromatic allergens if there is scalp sensitivity)