Curl Shampoo by Ouai: 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

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate EWG 2

Foam booster Hydrotrope Cleansing agent Surfactant Foaming

Cleansing

4

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate EWG 1

Cleansing agent Surfactant Foaming

5

Cocamide Mea EWG 1-4

Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Softening

6

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine EWG 1

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

Hair ConditioningCleansingAntistatic

7

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate EWG 1-3

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Foaming

8

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate EWG 1-4

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Cleansing Malassezia Feeding

9

Acrylates Copolymer EWG 2

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Suspending agent Binding Film former Artificial nail builder Adhesive

10

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

11

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

12

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking

13

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

14

Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

15

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum EWG 1

Binding Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Adhesive

Antioxidant

16

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingTones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingAntioxidant

17

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

18

Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

19

Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHealingHair Strengthening

20

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

21

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Tonic Soothing Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent

AntimicrobialHealingAnti AgingSmoothingAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

22

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

23

Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

24

Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

25

Cynara Scolymus (Globe Artichoke) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationHealingAnti AgingAnticelluliteSoothingAntioxidant

26

Amaranthus Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding) Seed Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

HealingSofteningAcne fighting

27

Alanine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Moisturising Masking Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairAntistaticMoisturizingSoftening

28

Arginine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Masking Hair conditioning Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingAntioxidant

29

Glycine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingAntioxidant

30

Histidine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationHair Follicle NutritionHair ConditioningHealingHair StrengtheningNutrifying

31

Isoleucine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

32

Phenylalanine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

33

Proline EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHealingAnti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSoftening

34

Serine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Moisturising Masking Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportProtectionSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizing

35

Threonine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Hair waving or straightening Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningAnti Aging

36

Valine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Masking Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

37

Aspartic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Masking Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationLighteningMoisturizing

38

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

39

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

40

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair ConditioningAnti DandruffMoisturizing

41

Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters EWG 1

Cleansing agent Surfactant

42

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

43

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

44

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

45

Amodimethicone EWG 1

Hair conditioning

Hair Structure ImprovementHair ConditioningHair Gloss

46

Cyclopentasiloxane EWG 3

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Protection

47

Dimethiconol EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Antifoaming agent

Hair ConditioningProtectionHair Gloss

48

Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer EWG 1

Hair conditioning Film former

49

Decyl Glucoside EWG 2

Emulsion stabilizer Cleansing agent Surfactant

Cleansing

50

Lauryl Glucoside EWG 1

Cleansing agent Surfactant

Cleansing

51

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

52

Glycol Distearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

Softening Malassezia Feeding

53

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

54

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair StrengtheningMoisturizing

55

Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningHair VolumizingHair Gloss

56

Sodium PCA EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection

57

PCA EWG 2

Moisturising Humectant

58

Polyquaternium-51 EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent Film former

59

Polyquaternium-7 EWG 1-4

Antistatic agent Hair fixative Film former

Hair ConditioningAntistaticSofteningHair VolumizingHair Gloss

60

Diisostearyl Malate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

61

Laureth-23 EWG 1-3

Solubilizing agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 3/5

62

Laureth-4 EWG 1-3

Antistatic agent Masking Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 5/5

63

Trideceth-12 EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Cleansing

64

C12-13 Pareth-23 EWG 1

Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Cleansing

65

C12-13 Pareth-3 EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

66

Cetrimonium Chloride EWG 4

Antistatic agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

Hair ConditioningAntisepticAntistatic

67

Polysilicone-15 EWG 1-2

Sunscreen agent

68

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate EWG 1

Antidandruff agent Antimicrobial agent

SoothingExfoliating

69

Sodium Lactate EWG 1-3

Keratolytic Buffering agent Humectant Exfoliant

SoothingLighteningMoisturizing

70

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

71

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EWG 1

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

Hair ConditioningHair Gloss

72

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

73

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

74

Potassium Hydroxide EWG 2-5

Buffering agent PH adjuster

75

Disteareth-75 Ipdi EWG 3

Viscosity controlling agent

76

BHT EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Antioxidant

77

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

78

Chlorphenesin EWG 3

Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

79

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

80

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

81

Benzyl Alcohol EWG 2-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Preservative

AntimicrobialAnestheticAntiseptic AllergenIrritant Comedogenic 1/5

82

Benzyl Salicylate EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Sunscreen agent

UV Protection Allergen

83

Hexyl Cinnamal EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

Curl Shampoo

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