This is a deep-cleansing, sulfate-heavy clarifying shampoo enriched with jojoba oil and rose hips extract designed to provide a high-foaming wash with a strong, nostalgic floral scent.
This shampoo offers a robust cleansing performance driven by a strong surfactant system of Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), which generate a rich, satisfying lather. The addition of Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Cocamide MEA further boosts foam stability, while Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride provides essential slip and detangling. However, the presence of these harsh sulfates means the formula can be highly stripping and drying, particularly for dry or curly hair types. While botanical extracts like Jojoba Seed Oil and Rosa Canina Fruit Extract are included to offset this dryness, their low concentrations limit their effectiveness, keeping the performance rating at a moderate 6.7/10.
The safety profile is significantly lowered to 4.3/10 due to several high-risk ingredients. Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone are potent preservatives known to be strong contact allergens and sensitizers. Furthermore, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a well-documented skin and scalp irritant. The formula also contains synthetic colorants (Red 33, Yellow 5, Blue 1) and Fragrance, which pose additional risks of scalp irritation and allergic reactions. Lastly, Cocamide MEA and PEG-60 Almond Glycerides carry potential risks of chemical contamination (such as nitrosamines and ethylene oxide), making this product less suitable for sensitive scalps.
With a final rating of 5.3/10, this shampoo represents a classic trade-off between high cleansing efficacy and safety. It will effectively remove dirt, oil, and product buildup, but at the cost of potential scalp irritation, dryness, and allergic sensitization. The inclusion of beneficial natural oils and extracts is largely a marketing feature, as they are drowned out by strong surfactants and harsh preservatives. Ultimately, it is a functional but harsh formula that is not recommended for daily use or for individuals with sensitive skin, color-treated hair, or dry scalps.
This classic shampoo formula is built around a highly powerful, traditional cleansing system featuring Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). These strong, anionic surfactants generate a rich, luxurious lather that effectively cuts through heavy sebum, dirt, and stubborn styling product buildup. While this results in an incredibly deep, squeaky-clean wash, it also makes the formula highly stripping. Frequent use can easily deplete the hair shaft and scalp of their essential natural lipids, leading to chronic dryness, flyaways, frizz, and a compromised moisture barrier. The heavily marketed botanical ingredients, specifically jojoba seed oil and rose hips extract, are positioned quite low on the ingredient list, indicating they are present in minute concentrations. Consequently, they offer minimal nourishing benefits and function primarily as marketing highlights rather than delivering genuine hydration. While light conditioning agents like Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride and PEG-60 Almond Glycerides are included to provide some slip and reduce static, they are not powerful enough to offset the drying nature of the dual-sulfate base. Furthermore, the preservation system utilizes Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and Methylisothiazolinone (MI). This preservative blend is a known contact allergen, frequently associated with scalp irritation, itchiness, and contact dermatitis. When combined with a high concentration of synthetic fragrance and artificial colorants like Red 33, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, the risk of allergic reactions and scalp sensitization increases significantly. It is also worth noting that the formula contains Sodium Chloride as a thickener, which can further contribute to dryness in already compromised hair fibers. Ultimately, this shampoo behaves like a strong clarifying treatment rather than a nourishing daily cleanser. It is excellent for an occasional deep cleanse to reset normal-to-oily hair, but it is far too aggressive for daily maintenance, especially for delicate, processed, or dry hair types.
🧪 Water / 水
Purpose: Solvent and primary vehicle
Concerns: None under normal usage.
Notes: Acts as the base of the formulation to dissolve and carry other active ingredients.
🧪 Sodium Laureth Sulfate / 月桂醇聚醚硫酸酯钠
Purpose: Primary anionic surfactant and foaming agent
Concerns: Can cause mild skin and eye irritation in sensitive individuals.
Notes: Commonly known as SLES. It creates a rich lather and effectively removes dirt and oil.
🧪 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / 月桂醇硫酸酯钠
Purpose: Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent
Concerns: Has a relatively high potential to cause skin irritation and dryness, especially on sensitive skin.
Notes: Commonly known as SLS. A strong cleanser that is more drying than SLES.
🧪 Cocamidopropyl Betaine / 椰油酰胺丙基甜菜碱
Purpose: Amphoteric co-surfactant and foam booster
Concerns: Low risk of contact allergy, usually due to manufacturing impurities.
Notes: Extremely mild. Often paired with sulfates to reduce their irritation potential.
🧪 Cocamide MEA / 椰油酰胺 MEA
Purpose: Non-ionic co-surfactant, foam stabilizer, and thickener
Concerns: Potential concerns regarding nitrosamines formation, but safe within regulated rinse-off limits.
Notes: Derived from coconut fatty acids, helps maintain a thick and stable lather.
🧪 Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil / 霍霍巴（SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS）籽油
Purpose: Natural emollient and hair conditioner
Concerns: None
Notes: An oil that closely mimics human sebum, helping to moisturize both hair and scalp.
🧪 Rosa Canina Fruit Extract / 狗牙蔷薇（ROSA CANINA）果提取物
Purpose: Antioxidant and conditioning plant extract
Concerns: Low risk of sensitivity for highly reactive skin.
Notes: Commonly known as rosehip extract, containing vitamins and antioxidants that protect hair.
🧪 PEG-60 Almond Glycerides / PEG-60 杏仁甘油酯类
Purpose: Emollient, solubilizer, and skin-conditioning agent
Concerns: Ethoxylation process can sometimes lead to trace impurities like 1,4-dioxane, though cosmetic grade is strictly purified.
Notes: Helps make botanical oils water-soluble and leaves a soft feel on hair.
🧪 Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate / 亚油酰胺丙基 PG-二甲基氯化铵磷酸酯
Purpose: Cationic hair conditioning and antistatic agent
Concerns: None under normal conditions.
Notes: A phospholipid derivative that improves wet combing and softens hair strands.
🧪 Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride / 瓜儿胶羟丙基三甲基氯化铵
Purpose: Cationic conditioning polymer and antistatic agent
Concerns: Very low risk of irritation.
Notes: A modified natural guar gum that deposits onto hair strands to reduce frizz and tangling.
🧪 Tocopheryl Acetate / 生育酚乙酸酯
Purpose: Antioxidant and hair conditioner
Concerns: Low risk of mild skin sensitivity.
Notes: A stable form of Vitamin E that protects the hair and scalp from environmental damage.
🧪 Tocopherol / 生育酚
Purpose: Natural antioxidant
Concerns: None
Notes: Pure Vitamin E, used both for its skin-conditioning benefits and to protect formulation oils from rancidity.
🧪 Sodium Chloride / 氯化钠
Purpose: Viscosity increasing agent (thickener)
Concerns: Can dry out hair or cause color to fade if present in excessively high concentrations.
Notes: Common table salt; works by interacting with surfactants to thicken anionic shampoo bases.
🧪 Sodium Xylenesulfonate / 二甲苯磺酸钠
Purpose: Hydrotrope and viscosity control agent
Concerns: May cause mild irritation to sensitive skin at high levels.
Notes: Helps clarify the formula and adjust thickness by keeping other ingredients solubilized.
🧪 Citric Acid / 柠檬酸
Purpose: pH adjuster
Concerns: Can cause eye irritation if direct contact occurs.
Notes: Derived from citrus fruits, used to adjust the shampoo’s pH to match the natural mildly acidic pH of hair and skin.
🧪 Sodium Citrate / 柠檬酸钠
Purpose: Buffering and chelating agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Works in tandem with citric acid to establish a stable pH buffering system.
🧪 Sodium Benzoate / 苯甲酸钠
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: Low risk, but can trigger sensitivity in rare cases.
Notes: A food-grade preservative that effectively prevents the growth of yeast and mold under acidic conditions.
🧪 Tetrasodium EDTA / 乙二胺四乙酸四钠
Purpose: Chelating agent
Concerns: Increases skin absorption of other chemicals, but safe in cosmetic use.
Notes: Binds to metal ions in water to prevent product rancidity and improve performance in hard water.
🧪 Methylchloroisothiazolinone / 甲基氯异噻唑啉酮
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: High potential for skin sensitization and contact dermatitis; strictly restricted to rinse-off products.
Notes: A highly potent preservative, frequently paired with Methylisothiazolinone.
🧪 Methylisothiazolinone / 甲基异噻唑啉酮
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: Well-known contact allergen. Use is highly regulated and restricted to rinse-off cosmetics.
Notes: Part of the isothiazolinone family, used to prevent bacterial growth.
🧪 Fragrance / 香精
Purpose: Masking and scenting agent
Concerns: One of the leading causes of contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Notes: An undisclosed mixture of natural and/or synthetic aroma compounds.
🧪 Red 33 / 红色 33 号
Purpose: Colorant
Concerns: Synthetic dye, can cause mild allergic reactions in highly sensitive individuals.
Notes: Also listed as CI 17200, used to alter the cosmetic appearance of the shampoo.
🧪 Yellow 5 / 黄色 5 号
Purpose: Colorant
Concerns: Coal-tar derived dye, known to cause mild reactions or sensitivity in some people.
Notes: Also listed as CI 19140, provides a yellow tint.
🧪 Blue 1 / 蓝色 1 号
Purpose: Colorant
Concerns: Synthetic colorant, low risk of sensitivity.
Notes: Also listed as CI 42090, used to adjust the overall color of the formula.