Montalto Natural Hair Dye - Chestnut
Montalto Montalto Natural Hair Dye - Chestnut lists 36 ingredients on its label, 29 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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ethanolamine
- Oleamide dea
- Oleic Acid
- PEG-40 Castor Oil
- Sodium cetearyl sulfate
- Toluene-2,5-diamine
- Oleyl Alcohol
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Betaine
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Rheum palmatum
- Castanea sativa
- Helychrysum Italicum
- Quercus robur
- Curcuma longa
- Glycyrrhiza
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Juglans regia
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- 2-amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate
- m-AMINOPHENOL
- p-AMINOPHENOL
- p-Methylaminophenol Sulfate
- 2-methylresorcinol
- 4-chlororesorcinol
- 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine
- TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Glycerin
- Sodium bisulfite
- Erythorbic acid
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholOleic AcidOleyl Alcohol
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Ethanolamine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Castor Oil
- CLEANSING
- Sodium cetearyl sulfate
- HAIR DYEING · 限制 III
- Toluene-2,5-diamine
Other ingredients
Oleamide deaTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateBetaineAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRheum palmatumCastanea sativaHelychrysum ItalicumQuercus roburCurcuma longaGlycyrrhizaEquisetum Arvense ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractJuglans regiaUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract2-amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfatem-AMINOPHENOLp-AMINOPHENOLp-Methylaminophenol Sulfate2-methylresorcinol4-chlororesorcinol2-amino-3-hydroxypyridineTEA-Lauryl SulfateAcrylates CopolymerGlycerinSodium bisulfiteErythorbic acidParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethanolamine | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 5 · – | Green |
| Oleamide dea | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-40 Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium cetearyl sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Toluene-2,5-diamine | HAIR DYEING · 限制 III/9a | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Oleyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Rheum palmatum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Castanea sativa | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Helychrysum Italicum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Quercus robur | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Curcuma longa | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza | SKIN CONDITIONING, ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Juglans regia | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| 2-amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| m-AMINOPHENOL | HAIR DYEING · 限制 III/217 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| p-AMINOPHENOL | HAIR DYEING · 限制 III/272 - (EC) No 1197/2013 | — | Yellow |
| p-Methylaminophenol Sulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 2-methylresorcinol | HAIR COLORANT, COLORANT | 3 · – | Red |
| 4-chlororesorcinol | BLEACHING, ANTIOXIDANT | 3 · – | Red |
| 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| TEA-Lauryl Sulfate | SURFACTANT, EMULSIFIER | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium bisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Erythorbic acid | HUMECTANT, PRESERVATIVE, ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Yellow |
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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactantC · Official source
- Ethanolamine
- pH adjuster; restricted in cosmetics, potential sensitizer and irritant.B · Third-party verified
- Oleamide dea
- Not decoded yet
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetrationB · Third-party verified
- PEG-40 Castor Oil
- PEG-40 castor oil solubilizer/emulsifier; common ≤2%, low comedogenic risk.B · Third-party verified
- Sodium cetearyl sulfate
- Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.B · Third-party verified
- Toluene-2,5-diamine
- Permanent dye intermediate, strong sensitizer, mandatory labeling; strict concentration limit, caution for sensitive usersB · Third-party verified
- Oleyl Alcohol
- Oleic acid derivative acting as emulsifier, thickener, and perfume; mild and low comedogenic risk, often paired with oleic acid.B · Third-party verified
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metalsB · Third-party verified
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.B · Third-party verified
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxinsB · Third-party verified
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Rheum palmatum
- Not decoded yet
- Castanea sativa
- Not decoded yet
- Helychrysum Italicum
- Not decoded yet
- Quercus robur
- Not decoded yet
- Curcuma longa
- Rhizome used as extract; contains curcumin with antioxidant properties, raw powder may stain skin yellowC · Official source
- Glycyrrhiza
- Licorice root extract containing glycyrrhizin; 0.1–1% typical, soothing and anti-inflammatory, antioxidantE · AI inference · to be verified
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purityB · Third-party verified
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Juglans regia
- Not decoded yet
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
- Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- 2-amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate
- Amino-phenol antioxidant to neutralize free radicals; stable, often blended, may cause discoloration if excessC · Official source
- m-AMINOPHENOL
- m-Aminophenol, hair dye intermediate, EU concentration limit; high skin sensitization, needs assessment.B · Third-party verified
- p-AMINOPHENOL
- p-Phenylenediamine, dye intermediate, strong sensitizer; carcinogenic concerns, restricted useB · Third-party verified
- p-Methylaminophenol Sulfate
- Not decoded yet
- 2-methylresorcinol
- Dye intermediate for hair coloring; potential allergen, restricted to hair products, prohibited in facial cosmetics.B · Third-party verified
- 4-chlororesorcinol
- Skin whitening agent; works by inhibiting tyrosinase; strictly limited or banned in EU and other markets; irritantE · AI inference · to be verified
- 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine
- Not decoded yet
- TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
- Mild surfactant for shampoos/cleansers; less irritating than SLS but high levels may sensitize; contains TEAB · Third-party verified
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefullyB · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Sodium bisulfite
- Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted useB · Third-party verified
- Erythorbic acid
- Vitamin C derivative at ~1%; acts as preservative and antioxidant, more stable than pure VC, acidicB · Third-party verified
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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