Mellis Med Shampoo
The Biogena Mellis Med Shampoo is a misc. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (87/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Sulfate
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
7
|
B
|
Cocamide DEA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Ciclopirox Olamine
(Anti Seborrheic, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-3 Distearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Yogurt Powder
(Flavoring Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Succinoglycan
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycol Distearate
(Opacifying, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Amodimethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
(Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
7
|
A
|
DMDM Hydantoin
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
4
|
B
|
Cocamide MEA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trideceth-6
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-10
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Etidronic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-8
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
4
6
|
B
|
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
(Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
