Semi Di Lino Reconstruction Reparative Shampoo

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

Oily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.

May feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.

Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.

Often paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.

People who like a rich, stable lather in their cleansing products.

It is often used alongside primary surfactants to enhance texture and mildness. Its viscosity‑boosting effect can also improve the feel of rinse‑off formulas.

Those who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.

It also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.

Those looking for products with effective cleansing or evenly dispersed ingredients.

It is commonly used at low levels to support texture and clarity in shampoos and styling products. Despite being a surfactant, it is often included for solubilising rather than strong cleansing.

People looking for mild cleansers, including those with easily weighed-down or sensitive scalps.

It is commonly paired with other surfactants to improve foam quality and boost mildness in shampoos and scalp-focused products.

Sensitive scalps and people seeking a gentle, sulphate-free cleanse.

Common in gentle and sulphate-free shampoos.

Those looking for added softness, slip or reduced frizz in conditioners and shampoos.

It is an ester of glycerin and oleic acid and is commonly used to boost conditioning performance in cleansing products. It can also help reduce the stripping feel of some surfactants.

Those seeking added softness, shine, or help with dry or coarse hair.

It is commonly used in haircare for its smooth, silky feel and its ability to support moisture retention. It is generally well tolerated by most hair types.

Those seeking added moisture, shine and frizz management, especially for dry or textured hair.

Flaxseed oil is rich in omega fatty acids, which can support softness and manageability in haircare formulas. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

Those looking for formulas that help with hair resilience or hydration.

Arginine is naturally present in the hair’s keratin structure and is commonly added to strengthening or repairing products. It is also used in some formulations to help support scalp comfort.

Those seeking lightweight hydration or formulas that help smooth and soften hair.

Amino acids like serine are often included in conditioning or strengthening blends to complement other hair-hydrating ingredients. They can be used in many types of haircare from shampoos to treatments.

Those looking for formulas that help maintain softness and support the hair’s protein structure.

Amino acids are often included in haircare to help improve the feel and manageability of the hair fibre. They can complement other conditioning and strengthening ingredients in a formula.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Hair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.

A common protein in repair and volumising formulas.

Those looking for mild, low-irritation cleansing in shampoos or co-washes.

It is often combined with other surfactants to create a balanced, gentle lather. Its amphoteric nature helps support mildness in sulphate-free formulas.

Most hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.

Widely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.

People looking for improved slip, reduced frizz or easier detangling.

It is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to enhance manageability and provide a light, non‑heavy feel. It is well known for offering conditioning benefits without weighing the hair down.

Those looking for softer, easier-to-detangle hair.

It is derived from guar gum and is commonly used to enhance conditioning in shampoos and conditioners. It can also reduce static and improve manageability.

Those who prefer lightweight formulas that spread easily without heaviness.

It is commonly used to improve texture and help blend oil‑compatible ingredients evenly throughout a formula. It also contributes a soft, conditioned feel without leaving residue.

Those looking for mild cleansing with a smoother, less stripped feel.

It is often included to make cleansing formulas feel more conditioning and to help solubilise oils or fragrances. It pairs well with stronger surfactants to create a more balanced wash.

Those looking for light, gentle cleansing or improved rinse-off in haircare formulas.

It is often used alongside other surfactants to adjust foam and improve product texture. It also helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients for consistent formulas.

Those using products that need even distribution of lightweight oils or fragrances, such as leave-ins or styling sprays.

It is a nonionic surfactant often used at low levels to keep formulas stable and clear. It also helps enhance the spreadability of other ingredients.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.

It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Anyone who uses water-based products that benefit from reliable preservation.

It is commonly used alongside other preservation systems to maintain product freshness and extend shelf life. It is generally well tolerated in rinse-off and leave-in products.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

Those who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.

It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

Those interested in the appearance of their haircare products or checking for specific colour additives.

CI 19140 is widely used in cosmetics and personal care for its vibrant and stable colour. Its presence does not affect the performance of the haircare formula.

Those interested in the appearance and shade of their haircare products.

It is widely used in personal care and regulated for use in cosmetics. Colourants like this help maintain batch-to-batch visual consistency.