Name: BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo
Brand: BioSilk
SKU: 195632

BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo

Farouk Systems, Inc.

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

8

Why this score

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

What's inside

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

Polysorbate 20

Mild skin irritation possible in sensitive individuals, rare sensitization

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Synthetic origin, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane or ethylene oxide residues, possible gastrointestinal irritation, ultra-processed, unknown long-term ingestion effects

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract

Potential hepatotoxicity due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids contamination, possible skin sensitization, limited safety data for ingestion, regulatory restrictions on internal use in some regions

Parfum

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential for phototoxicity

Hexyl Cinnamal

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, eye irritation, potential respiratory sensitization

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis

Potassium sorbate

Irritation potential at high concentrations, possible sensitization in some individuals

Citric acid

Preserves freshness by inhibiting microbial growth, acts as an acidity regulator, enhances product stability

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Hexylene Glycol

Effective solvent, enhances penetration and cleaning efficiency, good compatibility with other ingredients

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract

Fragrance agent, mild antimicrobial properties

Benzyl Benzoate

Solvent, fragrance component, acaricidal activity

Linalool

Provides floral and citrus scent characteristics in fragrances and flavors

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Effective cleansing and foaming agent

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming and cleansing properties, reduces irritation of harsher surfactants

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Gentle cleansing, mild foaming, commonly used in sensitive skin formulations

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, low volatility, less sensitizing than isothiazolinones

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Hair conditioning, improves wet combing, reduces static and frizz

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Hydrolyzed Silk

Moisturizing, conditioning, improves hair and skin texture

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol

Improves skin and hair conditioning by enhancing moisture retention and film formation

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Anti-inflammatory, soothing, calming, pleasant fragrance

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract

Aids digestion, antispasmodic properties, potential relief from headaches, antimicrobial effects

Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, may support hormonal balance, used for menstrual symptom relief

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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