aveda Be Curly Shampoo
aveda Aveda Be Curly Shampoo lists 30 ingredients on its label, 30 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
- Glycol Distearate
- Galactoarabinan
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Palmamidopropyl Trimonium Methosulfate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Dehydroxanthan Gum
- Glycerin
- Polysorbate 20
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Alcohol Denat
- Maltodextrin
- Fragrance
- Parfum
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citral
- Eugenol
- Geraniol
- Sodium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Gluconate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzoic Acid
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractGlycol Distearate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- CLEANSING
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- SURFACTANT
- Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
- FILM FORMING
- Galactoarabinan
- ANTISTATIC
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Other ingredients
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn StarchPalmamidopropyl Trimonium MethosulfateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideDehydroxanthan GumGlycerinPolysorbate 20Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateAlcohol DenatMaltodextrinFragranceParfumLimoneneLinaloolCitralEugenolGeraniolSodium ChlorideCitric AcidSodium GluconatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolBenzoic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Coco-Sulfate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Babassuamidopropyl Betaine | SURFACTANT, AMINOPROPYL_BETAINE | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Galactoarabinan | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | CONDITIONING, ANTI-STATIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Palmamidopropyl Trimonium Methosulfate | CATIONIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, THICKENING | 0 · – | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dehydroxanthan Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | – · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 3 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxinsB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant; effective cleansing, may cause drynessB · Third-party verified
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulationsB · Third-party verified
- Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
- Amphoteric surfactant at 1-5%; mild cleansing, low irritation;B · Third-party verified
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosityB · Third-party verified
- Galactoarabinan
- Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.B · Third-party verified
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive productsB · Third-party verified
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Cationic conditioner derived from corn starch; provides smoothness and anti-static effects in hair and skin care; typically 1–3%B · Third-party verified
- Palmamidopropyl Trimonium Methosulfate
- Cationic polymer/emulsifier for conditioning; improves hair smoothness; reactive with anionic systems, test compatibilityE · AI inference · to be verified
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioningB · Third-party verified
- Dehydroxanthan Gum
- Modified polymer for emulsion stability and film forming; high viscosity impact.B · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.B · Third-party verified
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Cationic conditioner reducing hair static, improves dry hair smoothness; compatibility limits with other cationicsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.B · Third-party verified
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific componentsC · Official source
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostabilityC · Official source
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.C · Official source
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.C · Official source
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soapsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliaryB · Third-party verified
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.B · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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