Balance Effect Shampoo
The Sleek by Sarasalon Balance Effect Shampoo is a misc. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). 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) |
|
|
|
Sodium Taurine Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant Cleansing) |
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
7
|
B
|
Cocamide DEA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Dihydroxymethylsilylpropoxy Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Casein
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Keratin
(Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-150 Distearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-10
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
(Cleansing, Surfactant Cleansing, Surfactant Emulsifying) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-7
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
2
|
|
Etidronic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Tetrasodium Etidronate
(Chelating Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
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
|
|
Honey
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Emollient, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Honey Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
|
|
|
|
C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Surfactant Cleansing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Royal Jelly
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propolis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
