Vegan Shampoo – Curls

Why it’s rated Use Caution

A product’s rating follows its most concerning indexed ingredient. Each ingredient links to its science card and the research behind it. How ratings work

• Cocamidopropyl Betaine Amphoteric Coconut-derived Surfactant / Impurity Irritant
  Use Caution
• Cosmetic Preservatives (Mild) Milder preservatives; limit rather than avoid.
  Use Caution
• Phenoxyethanol Synthetic Preservative / Mild Irritant in Concentration > 1%
  Use Caution
• Cocamide MEA Foam booster; can form nitrosamines if contaminated. Limit, not avoid.
  Use Caution
• Citric Acid (Manufactured / Mold-Derived) Fermentation Byproduct / Mold & Inflammatory Response
  Use Caution
• Synthetic Fragrance / Parfum Undisclosed scent blend. A practical allowance: on its own it rates Caution (limit use), not Avoid — products with other flagged ingredients are still rated by those.
  Use Caution
• Gentle Surfactants & Humectants Mild, well-studied formulation basics (sodium hydroxide is fully reacted in soap-making).
  Clean
• Salt Everyday seasoning; no toxic-burden concern at normal use (sodium intake is a nutrition question, not a toxin).
  Clean
• Water Plain water — no concern.
  Clean
• Plant Oils & Butters (Cosmetic) Common plant oils, butters and waxes.
  Clean
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) Pro-vitamin B5.
  Clean
• Glycerin Skin-identical humectant.
  Clean