Sheer Hydration Shampoo
The Paul Mitchell Sheer Hydration Shampoo is a misc. Our analysis of its 34 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). 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) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
1
|
|
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cocamide MIPA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Spirulina Platensis Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
Chondrus Crispus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Steareth-4
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
3
|
B
|
Laureth-4
(Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Masking, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-23
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Quaternium-80
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyquaternium-44
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycol Stearate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycol Distearate
(Opacifying, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-150 Distearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Nitrate
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Chloride
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Dehydroacetate
(Preservative) |
|
|
6
|
B
|
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
7
|
B
|
Methylisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
