Name: Living Proof PhD Shampoo
Brand: Living Proof
SKU: 170255
Availability: InStock
Rating: 50 (1 reviews)

Living Proof PhD Shampoo

Unilever

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

11

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-4)

What's inside

Laureth-23 (Polyoxyethylene (23) lauryl ether; Brij-35)

Irritation potential to skin and eyes, sensitization risk with prolonged contact, possible residual ethylene oxide contamination

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Gastrointestinal discomfort,bloating,diarrhea,microbiome disruption,ultra-processed

Laureth-4

Potential skin irritation and sensitization, contamination risk from polyethylene glycol impurities (e.g., 1,4-dioxane), processing byproduct residues

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

May contain impurities such as 1,4-dioxane (a possible carcinogen), ultra-processed, limited data on oral safety, potential for gut microbiome disruption, possible skin irritation in topical use

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential asthma exacerbation, phototoxicity, regulatory restrictions on certain fragrance components

Hexyl Cinnamal

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, mild irritation

Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

Possible skin irritation, allergic reactions, limited toxicity data

Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate

Potential allergen for sensitive individuals, rare skin irritation

Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, may contain trace contaminants from ethoxylation process, lack of human ingestion safety data

Cassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Potential for mild skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

Potential skin irritation, environmental hazard

Water

Universal solvent, non-toxic, non-irritating, environmentally safe

Polyquaternium-47

Smooths hair texture, reduces static, enhances product feel

Phytantriol

Improves skin moisture retention, enhances the delivery of active ingredients in cosmetic formulations

Citric acid

Preservative properties, pH adjuster, flavor enhancer, chelating agent to improve product stability

Glycol Distearate

Improves texture and appearance of formulations, enhances moisturization, provides pearlescent effect

Behenyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning, moisturizing, stabilizes formulations

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant stabilizer, preserves formulation integrity

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Improves product stability by sequestering metal ions, enhances preservative effectiveness

Linalool

Provides floral and citrus scent characteristics in fragrances and flavors

Citronellol

Fragrance component providing floral scent

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Mild cleansing agent, gentle on skin compared to harsher surfactants, good foaming properties

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming, conditioning to skin, biodegradable

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild surfactant, good emulsifying properties, biodegradable, generally safe for dermal use

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Mild surfactant, good foaming and cleansing, biodegradable, suitable for sensitive skin

Maltooligosyl Glucoside

Digestible carbohydrate source, potential prebiotic effects, energy provision

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleansing agent, gentle on skin compared to harsher surfactants, good foaming properties

Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract

Source of dietary fiber and bioactive polysaccharides, may have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, potential prebiotic effects

Sodium Benzoate

Antimicrobial preservative, extends product shelf life, prevents spoilage

Limonene

Effective natural solvent, pleasant citrus fragrance, biodegradable

Decyl Glucoside

Mild surfactant, good foaming properties, biodegradable, low toxicity

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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