Name: Ouai Hair & Body Care
Brand: OUAI
SKU: 510975
Availability: InStock
Rating: 33 (1 reviews)

Ouai Hair & Body Care

Procter & Gamble

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

12

Why this score

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

What's inside

Sodium Hydroxide

Severe skin irritation, chemical burns, eye damage, respiratory tract irritation on inhalation of dust or aerosols

PEG-150 Distearate

Potential for contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, possible skin irritation, not safe for ingestion, synthetic compound

BHT

Potential for irritation, possible endocrine disruption seen in animal studies, concerns over long-term toxicity though human evidence is limited

Cocamide MEA

Irritation and sensitization potential, possible contamination with nitrosamines during manufacturing

PEG-100 Stearate

Potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, possible mild gut irritation, synthetic origin, ultra-processed

Capryloyl Glycine

Not approved for food use, insufficient safety data for ingestion, possible allergenic or irritant effects if consumed, unknown long-term health impact in humans

Parfum (Natural Fragrance)

Irritation, sensitization, allergy risk, variable chemical composition, potential contaminants

Sodium metabisulfite

Irritant, respiratory sensitizer, potential allergen for sulfite-sensitive individuals

Linalool

Skin sensitization (oxidized form), mild skin irritation, potential respiratory sensitization

Citronellol

Skin sensitization, contact allergy, mild irritation

Silica

Inhalation of fine silica dust can cause respiratory irritation and silicosis; typical dietary exposure low risk

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Potential skin irritation or sensitization in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence concerns

Water

Hydration, solvent, carrier

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Not approved for food use, possible skin irritation, potential for systemic absorption, lacks nutritional value

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Potential improvement in hair growth, support for hair strength, possibly improves skin health

Citric acid

pH stabilization, preservative properties, enhances flavor in foods

Sucrose

Provides energy as a carbohydrate source, enhances palatability of foods

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient and emulsifier improving skin texture and product stability

Menthyl Lactate

Cooling sensation, soothing effects

Xylitylglucoside

Helps improve skin hydration, supports skin barrier function

Hexylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient, skin-conditioning, enhances product texture and absorption

Cocamide MIPA

Foam boosting, surface-active agent, improves cleaning formulations

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Improves product stability by sequestering metal ions, enhances preservative effectiveness

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial properties, natural preservative effect

Phenoxyethanol

Effective antimicrobial preservative, wide usage in ensuring product stability

Sodium citrate

Water softening, chelating agent, biodegradable, enhances cleaning efficiency

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Fragrance component providing floral aroma

Eau

Hydration, solvent for ingredients, essential for biological functions

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Mild cleansing agent, good foaming properties, generally considered gentle on skin

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, helps maintain hydration

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Emollient, skin conditioning, moisturizing

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Stable saturated fat source, provides energy, used in skin barrier support formulations

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects, potential antimicrobial activity

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory potential, dietary fiber source, may support skin hydration and gut health

Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract

Antioxidant effects, anti-inflammatory properties, potential blood pressure and cholesterol lowering benefits

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin hydration, soothing effect, commonly used in topical skin care

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant, enhances skin hydration, derived from natural carbohydrate sources

Apigenin

Antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effects, neuroprotective properties, potential anticancer effects, possible support for anxiety reduction

Oleanolic Acid

Antioxidant activity, potential hepatoprotective effects, anti-inflammatory properties observed in preclinical studies

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Effective solubilizer for oils and fragrances, enhances formulation stability, mild surfactant properties

Sodium Benzoate

Effective preservative against bacteria, yeast, and molds, extends shelf life of acidic foods and beverages

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

May promote skin microbiome balance, enhance skin barrier function, anti-inflammatory effects, potential antioxidant properties

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Benzyl Salicylate

Fragrance component providing floral scent, UV light absorber to improve product stability

Geraniol

Pleasant natural fragrance, biobased, antimicrobial properties

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Mild surfactant, good foaming properties, biodegradable, suitable for sensitive skin

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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