Monday, March 9, 2009

Chemical Ingredients in Shampoo

I am using the shampoo from Nuskin for normal to oily hairs. I always have no idea about the mentioned chemical ingredients stated for the shampoo. Now I try to break it down :

TEA lauryl sulfate : a popular emulsifying ingredient in moisturizers and shampoos; also a detergent that can be drying to skin and hair.

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate: The primary active agent in shampoos that acts as a surfactant; an agent that allows oil to mix with water.

Cocamide MEA : foaming agent and surfactants in shampoo

Cocobetaine : a surfactant. It can be found in bath and body care products

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract : medicinally for thousands of years for effective healing and soothing


Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract : possesses powerful healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract : possess gentle, healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract- Has antiseptic, cleansing, balancing, calming, healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract : stimulates the circulation and the metabolism. It is also used to treat poorly healing wounds and eczema.

VITIS VINIFERA -Common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes. Possesses anti-flammatory, antioxidant and water retention properties

Panthenol : non-irriating form of Vitamin B. When this natural, hydrating vitamin is applied externally, it penetrates into lower skin layers, gets absorbed into your skin cells and turns into pantothenic acid (commonly known as Vitamin B5). Because panthenol is absorbed deeply into the skin, it adds essential moisture and has a desirable plumping effect.

Sodium PCA : hygroscopic, attracting moisture from the air. It is used as a moisturizer for hair and skin care products

Polyquaternium : Bring excellent wet combability to hair in Shampoo and Hair Care Systems. Improve appearance and feel of damaged hair ·Provide controlled conditioning ·Will not irritate the eyes ·Reduce eye irritation of surfactants

Glycerin : a humectant, meaning it attracts moisture to your skin

Structured wheat hydrocolloid complex : strengthen and nourish your hair for protection from the stresses of styling and environmental exposure

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein : Hair conditioning agent


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