Healthy Scalp Shampoo
The Ion Healthy Scalp Shampoo is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 49 ingredients (36 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
The Ion Healthy Scalp Shampoo is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 49 ingredients (36 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
8/11
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
3/18
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
(Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Foaming) |
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-150 Distearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
(Antistatic Agent, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hexylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Erythritol
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-10
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Acetic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-7
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Trideceth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PPG-33-Buteth-45
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Gluceth-10
(Emulsifying, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Keratin
(Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Mentha Piperita Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Refreshing, Tonic) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
C11-15 Pareth-7
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Isopropyl Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
(Abrasive, Bulking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Acetate
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Inula Crithmoide Flower/Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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