Extra Gentle Shampoo by Kristen Ess: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate EWG 1-2

Foam booster Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Surfactant Foaming

ConditioningCleansingSmoothingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

3

Cocamidopropyl Betaine EWG 1-5

Antistatic agent Foam booster Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Hair ConditioningCleansing

4

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate EWG 1

Cleansing agent Surfactant Foaming

Cleansing Malassezia Feeding

5

Sodium Chloride EWG 1

Flavoring agent Oral care agent Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

6

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

7

Cocamide Mipa EWG 1

Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

8

Coconut Acid EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

9

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate EWG 3

Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Solvent Surfactant

10

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

11

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

12

Glycol Stearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding

13

Sodium Isethionate EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent

14

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate EWG 1-4

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Cleansing Malassezia Feeding

15

PEG-100 Stearate EWG 1-3

Cleansing agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

16

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

17

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former

Hair ConditioningHair Gloss

18

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

19

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

20

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

21

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

22

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

23

Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein EWG 1

24

Hypnea Musciformis (Hypneaceae) Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting

25

Sargassum Filipendula (Sargassum Weed) Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting

26

Sorbitol EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Plasticizer Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

27

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

28

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Moisturising Masking Smoothing Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair GrowthHealingAntisepticLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

29

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHair Follicle NutritionAnti AgingSoothingMoisturizingSofteningAntioxidantNutrifying Comedogenic 3/5

30

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

31

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

32

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Tonic

33

Gellidiela Acerosa Extract EWG 1

34

Coco-Glucoside EWG 1

Cleansing agent Surfactant Foaming

35

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

36

Sorbitan Oleate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

37

Chitosan EWG 1

Hair fixative Hair fixing Film former

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAntisepticMoisturizing

38

Carrageenan EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Hair conditioning

RegenerationHair ConditioningAntisepticSofteningAntioxidant

39

Algin EWG 1

Binder Fragrance ingredient Masking Binding Viscosity controlling agent

RegenerationAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

40

Lilial EWG 7

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

41

Coumarin EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

UV Protection Allergen

42

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

Extra Gentle Shampoo

Product Claims

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