Breakdown
Shampoo
*Water(Eau)- a colorless, tasteless, and odorless compound that is very universal. Some are known to have allergies, but that is rare.
*Ammonlum Lauryl Sulfate- added to many cleaners as a base. Known to cause irritation to eyes and skin.
*Sodium Laureth Sulfate-is a detergent added to shampoos, soaps, and toothpaste. Can cause skin and eye irritation.
*Cocamidopropyl Betaine-a synthetic surfactant that is derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, which is used in many shampoos, soaps, and cosmetics. There are some allergy concerns with this ingredient.
*Lauramide DEA- potentially contained with harmful impurities, however used in most shampoos, body washes, hair coloring, hair gels, mousse, spray, and more, but used under the purpose of a nitrosating agent.
*Hydrolyzed Soy Protein- Should be avoided by those who are sensitive to
MSG. It is produced from soy.
*Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein- Provides animo acids to your hair, but derived from wheat.
*Panthenol- is the alcohol analog of vitamin B5, which makes it a provitamin B5, it is the moisturizer in most personal care items and widely used.
*Polyquatemium-10- a white granulated power that has characteristics of anime odor and used in many cosmetics as a thickener and conditioner.
*Hydroxypropyl- used as a protectant, lubricant, and thicker.
*Methylcellulose- used as thickener and emulsifier in various foods and cosmetics, derived from the chemical pound of cellulose.
*Glycol Stearate- made up of ester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol, which is used in many cosmetics and personal care products.
*Sodium Chloride- aka salt.
*Citric Acid- used to add acidity to a product, but is a weak organic acid. It is a great chelating agent.
*Sorbic Acid- used as a food preservative that is a natural organic compound.
*Disodium EDTA- used in many personal care products and food as a preservative. This ingredient is regulated by the FDA, because certain levels have been found to be harmful to mammals.
*Reconstituted Andronone- A human pheromone used in many beauty products.
*Copulandrone- Pheromone.
*Copuline-alike- Pheromone.
*Methylisothiazolinone- Preservative, which studies have shown health concerns about.
*Fragrance (Parfum)- the scent or perfume of the product. Can cause allergies to those with sensitive skin.
Conditioner
*Water(Eau)- a colorless, tasteless, and odorless compound that is very universal. Some are known to have allergies, but that is rare.
*Cetyl Alcohol- is a fatty alcohol. It takes the appearance of a white waxy solid or white flakes, which depends on the temperature. This ingredient is commonly used in shampoos, lotions, and creams. History fact: Cetyl Alcohol was originally from sperm whale oil, but now produced from vegetable oil, coconut oil, or palm oil.
*Stearyl Alcohol- is a fatty alcohol that is commonly used in personal care products. The main reasoning behind using this ingredient is as a thickening agent.
*Cetrimonium Bromide-is one of the components of the topical antiseptic cetrimide, which is meant to protect against bacteria and fungi and it is commonly used in many beauty products.
*Panthenol (Vitamin B5)- is the alcohol analog of vitamin B5, which makes it a provitamin B5. The purpose is as moisturizer in most personal care products and widely used.
*Hydrolyzed Soy Protein- Produced from soy and should be avoided by those sensitive to MSG.
*Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein- derived from wheat to apply amino acids to your hair.
*Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract- derived from the seeds off a female Maidenhair Tree. The purpose is as a skin conditioner.
*Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract- extracted from the leaves off a Camellia Oleifera, but used as a skin conditioner.
*Cetearyl Alcohol- a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that are derived from vegetables, but other sources too. The purpose is fro viscosity control.
*Ceteareth-20- is the polyethylene glycol ether from cetearyl alcohol, it can contain toxic impurities. It is used as a cleansing agent.
*Glycerin- a viscosity decreasing agent that also conditions; know to cause allergies for some. Comes from the natural alcohols of vegetables or animals.
*Dimethicone- (polymethylsiloxane) a silicon based polymer used to condition or lubricate.
* Cyclomethicone - is a silicon based cyclic compound that could be associated with environmental toxins. It has the purpose of viscosity control.
*Dimethiconol- a silicon based polymer that is used to create moisture.
*PEG-2M- polymer of ethylene oxide that is used to increase viscosity.
*Lecithin- a natural lipid that is derived from plants and animals, but with the purpose of skin conditioning.
*Sorbic Acid- is used as a preservative, but is a natural or synthetic compound.
*Disodium EDTA- used to decrease the levels of metal ions; is a chelating agent.
*Sodium Chloride- table salt that is used to increase viscosity.
*Reconstitute Andronone- is a pheromone.
*Copulandrone- is a pheromone.
*Copluine-alike- is a pheromone.
*Methylisthiazolinone- is a preservative that has studies showing health concerns.
*Fragrance (Parfum)- the scent or perfume of the product. Known to cause skin allergies to those with sensitive skin.
Shine Serum
*Cyclomethicone- a silicon based cyclic compound that maybe associated with environmental toxins. It is used to control viscosity.
*Dimethiconol- a silicon based polymer used to condition or lubricate.
*Cyclopentasiloxane- a silicon based cyclic compound that maybe associated with environmental toxins. It is used as a skin conditioner.
*Cyclohenexasiloxane- a silicon based compound, but no other information was found.
*Cetyl Dimethicone- a synthetic silicon based polymer that is used to condition the skin.
*Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)- chemical compound of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E). It is used as a conditioner.
*Fragrance (Parfum)- the perfume or scent added to the product, which can cause skin allergies to those with sensitive skin.
*Reconstituted Andronone- pheromone.
*Copulandrone- pheromone.
*Copuline-alike-pheromone.