argan Shampoo

Why it’s rated Avoid

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

• Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) & Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) Strong contact allergen; EU-restricted.
  Avoid
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Ethoxylated Surfactant / 1,4-Dioxane Contamination
  Avoid
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine Amphoteric Coconut-derived Surfactant / Impurity Irritant
  Use Caution
• Ethoxylated Emulsifiers (Polysorbates, PEGs) Ethoxylation can leave 1,4-dioxane traces.
  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
• Dextrose Refined corn-derived sugar.
  Use Caution
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) Pro-vitamin B5.
  Clean
• Added Vitamins & Minerals Standard fortification nutrients — no toxic-burden concern.
  Clean
• Salt Everyday seasoning; no toxic-burden concern at normal use (sodium intake is a nutrition question, not a toxin).
  Clean
• Plant Oils & Butters (Cosmetic) Common plant oils, butters and waxes.
  Clean
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Vitamin E — antioxidant.
  Clean
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Vitamin C — antioxidant.
  Clean
• Gentle Surfactants & Humectants Mild, well-studied formulation basics (sodium hydroxide is fully reacted in soap-making).
  Clean
• Water Plain water — no concern.
  Clean