alterna Caviar Anti-aging Clinical Densifying Shampoo

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.

1. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3. Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
4. Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
5. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
6. Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
7. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
8. Silicone Quaternium-8
9. Caviar Extract
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
11. Laminaria Digitata Extract
12. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
13. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
14. Urtica Dioica Extract
15. Mentha Piperita Oil
16. Phospholipids
17. Glycerin
18. Biotin
19. Taurine
20. Dextran
21. Keratin
22. Hydrolyzed Keratin
23. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
24. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
25. Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
26. Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
27. Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
28. Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
29. Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
30. Superoxide Dismutase
31. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
32. Butylene Glycol
33. Amodimethicone
34. Methyl Gluceth-10
35. Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
36. Silicone Quaternium-16
37. Panthenol
38. Ascorbic Acid
39. Citric Acid
40. Caprylyl Glycol
41. Ethylhexylglycerin
42. Disodium EDTA
43. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
44. Polyimide-1
45. Polyquaternium-55
46. Cetrimonium Chloride
47. Polysilicone-15
48. PEG-150 Distearate
49. Lauramide Mea
50. Undeceth-11
51. Undeceth-5
52. Tocopherol
53. Butyloctanol
54. Aminomethyl Propanol
55. Sodium Benzoate
56. Potassium Sorbate
57. Phenoxyethanol
58. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
59. Methylchloroisothiazolinone
60. Methylisothiazolinone
61. Fragrance
62. Geraniol
63. Citral
64. Hexyl Cinnamal
65. Limonene
66. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains silicones

Formulation view Sulfate-free shampoo using betaine and taurates for gentle cleansing. Enriched with caviar extract, various fermented plant filtrates, and biotin for scalp conditioning. Silicone additives improve slip. Factory view: High complexity of actives necessitates rigorous stability testing of metallic fermented filtrates and compatibility with surfactants.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

CLEANSING

Sodium Methyl 2-SulfolaurateDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caviar Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate CrosspolymerSilicone Quaternium-8Laminaria Digitata ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractUrtica Dioica ExtractMentha Piperita OilPhospholipidsGlycerinBiotinTaurineDextranKeratinHydrolyzed KeratinHydrolyzed Soy ProteinHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolSaccharomyces/Magnesium FermentSaccharomyces/Copper FermentSaccharomyces/Silicon FermentSaccharomyces/Zinc FermentSaccharomyces/Iron FermentSuperoxide DismutaseAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3Butylene GlycolAmodimethiconeMethyl Gluceth-10Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium ChlorideSilicone Quaternium-16PanthenolAscorbic AcidCitric AcidCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinPolyimide-1Polyquaternium-55Cetrimonium ChloridePolysilicone-15PEG-150 DistearateLauramide MeaUndeceth-11Undeceth-5TocopherolButyloctanolAminomethyl PropanolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinoneFragranceGeraniolCitralHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate

Anionic surfactant for cleansing/foaming; can be irritating at high levels, blend with milder agents

Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.

Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

Anionic surfactant for cleansing/foaming; may sensitize, caution for sensitive skin

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.

Silicone Quaternium-8

Not decoded yet

Caviar Extract

Caviar extract; protein/lipid repair and antioxidant, animal-derived, manage odor and microbial load

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Urtica Dioica Extract

Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.

Mentha Piperita Oil

Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Keratin

Keratin for hair/skin conditioning; verify animal source and allergen status

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin; small peptides; barrier repair, humectant, no pub comed data

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol

Silane-modified polymer for smoothness and wet combing; pair with cationic conditioning agents

Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment

Yeast and magnesium ferment supplementing minerals and peptides; functional co-agent, typically low concentration

Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment

Ferment filtrate used as a skin conditioning agent

Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment

Yeast-silicon ferment with minerals for skin conditioning; check micro limits

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment

Yeast ferment for anti-dandruff and skin conditioning; limited to III/24h, avoid with high acid levels

Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment

Ferment rich in minerals and bioactives for skin conditioning.

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Amodimethicone

Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants

Methyl Gluceth-10

Not decoded yet

Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Silicone Quaternium-16

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Polyimide-1

Not decoded yet

Polyquaternium-55

Not decoded yet

Cetrimonium Chloride

Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use

Polysilicone-15

Not decoded yet

PEG-150 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.

Lauramide Mea

Not decoded yet

Undeceth-11

Not decoded yet

Undeceth-5

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Butyloctanol

Ester solvent/humectant, adjusts spreadability; low volatility, may leave residue, watch for cross-sensitivity in allergy-prone users.

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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