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Alfaparf Milano's Semi di Lino Sunshine After-Sun Low Shampoo is a gentle cleanser designed to remove residues of chlorine, salt, and sand from hair after sun exposure.
This sulfate-free shampoo effectively cleanses both the scalp and hair, eliminating impurities accumulated during outdoor activities. It's suitable for all hair types and helps maintain hair's natural shine and softness. Ideal for individuals who spend time in the sun, swimming pools, or at the beach, this shampoo ensures hair remains healthy and vibrant. The vegan formula is biodegradable and comes in recycled and recyclable packaging, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Directions
How To Use Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Sunshine After-Sun Low Shampoo
Apply to wet hair.
Massage into the scalp and lengths.
Rinse thoroughly.
Use after sun exposure to remove impurities.
Ingredients
Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Sunshine After-Sun Low Shampoo Ingredients
A strong, high‑foaming surfactant that helps lift away oil, dirt and product build-up.
May suit
Those who prefer a deep‑cleaning or clarifying effect, especially in shampoos.
Worth knowing
It is often used in clarifying formulas because it creates a rich lather and provides an effective cleanse. Its intensity can feel more cleansing than milder surfactants, depending on hair type and formulation.
A gentle surfactant that helps cleanse the hair and scalp by lifting away oils and impurities.
May suit
People looking for a milder alternative to traditional sulphate surfactants.
Worth knowing
It is often used in gentle or colour-care formulas because it provides effective cleansing with a softer feel. Despite the name, it is typically considered milder than many common sulphate surfactants.
Cocamidopropyl BetaineCleansers / surfactants
Cleanser / foam booster
A milder co-surfactant that helps cleanse, boost foam and soften the feel of stronger cleansers.
May suit
Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.
Worth knowing
Often paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.
PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateCleansers / surfactants
Mild surfactant and emollient
A gentle, non-ionic surfactant that also adds light softness and slip to hair.
May suit
Those looking for mild cleansing with a smoother, less stripped feel.
Worth knowing
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.
ParfumFragrance ingredients
Fragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
PhenoxyethanolPreservatives
Preservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suit
All products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
Glycol DistearateThickeners and stabilisers
Opacifier and pearlising agent
Adds a pearlescent look and helps thicken and stabilise shampoos and conditioners.
May suit
Those who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.
Worth knowing
It also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.
Polyquaternium-10Conditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning polymer that smooths the hair surface and helps with detangling and feel.
May suit
Most hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.
Worth knowing
Widely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.
Sodium CocoamphoacetateCleansers / surfactants
Mild cleansing surfactant
A gentle, amphoteric surfactant used to cleanse while helping to reduce overall formula harshness.
May suit
People looking for mild cleansers, including those with easily weighed-down or sensitive scalps.
Worth knowing
It is commonly paired with other surfactants to improve foam quality and boost mildness in shampoos and scalp-focused products.
Sodium BenzoatePreservatives
Preservative
Helps protect water-based products from spoilage so they stay usable.
May suit
All products that need a preservative system.
Worth knowing
Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.
Laureth-4Cleansers / surfactants
Solubiliser / mild surfactant
Laureth-4 helps dissolve oils and blend fragrance or active ingredients evenly through a formula.
May suit
Those looking for products with effective cleansing or evenly dispersed ingredients.
Worth knowing
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.
EthylhexylglycerinPreservatives
Preservative booster
Helps support the preservation system and can provide mild skin-conditioning benefits.
May suit
Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.
Worth knowing
It is often paired with other preservatives to improve their effectiveness while allowing for lower usage levels. It also has light moisturising and conditioning properties.
Polyquaternium-7Conditioning agents
Conditioning polymer
A conditioning polymer that helps smooth, soften and reduce static in the hair.
May suit
People looking for improved slip, reduced frizz or easier detangling.
Worth knowing
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.
Laureth-2Cleansers / surfactants
Mild surfactant
A gentle surfactant that helps cleanse and emulsify oils and residues.
May suit
Those looking for light, gentle cleansing or improved rinse-off in haircare formulas.
Worth knowing
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.
This ingredient works as an emollient and solubiliser that helps improve spreadability and softness in haircare formulas.
May suit
People looking for smoother-feeling hair or products with a more elegant, conditioning texture.
Worth knowing
It is often included to help blend oil‑based and water‑based ingredients and enhance product glide. Its conditioning feel makes it useful in both cleansers and treatments.
Disodium EDTAChelating agents
Chelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suit
All products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowing
Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBotanical extracts
Botanical extract
An aloe-derived ingredient added for a soothing, conditioning feel.
May suit
Most hair and scalp types, including those wanting a gentle feel.
Worth knowing
A popular botanical used across many gentle and moisturising products.
Lactic AcidpH adjusters
pH adjuster
Helps adjust and maintain the product’s pH for optimal performance.
May suit
Those looking for formulas that help smooth the cuticle or gently refine the scalp surface.
Worth knowing
Lactic Acid can also provide mild hydrating and smoothing benefits in haircare. Its pH-balancing role helps support product stability and performance.
GlycerinHumectants
Humectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suit
Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
LinaloolFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowing
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.
HydroxycitronellalFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance ingredient used to give haircare products a fresh, floral scent.
May suit
Those who enjoy scented hair products or want a light floral note in their routine.
Worth knowing
It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed on labels when present above certain thresholds. People who are monitoring fragrance components for sensitivity may find this information useful.
Butylene GlycolHumectants
Humectant and solvent
Butylene Glycol helps attract and hold moisture while improving the spreadability of hair products.
May suit
Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.
CitronellolFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component with a soft floral, rose-like character.
Worth knowing
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.
Salvia Hispanica Seed OilOils and butters
Nourishing plant oil
A lightweight plant oil that helps moisturise and smooth hair.
May suit
Those seeking softness, shine and added moisture in dry or textured hair.
Worth knowing
It is rich in omega fatty acids, which support a soft, conditioned feel. It is commonly used in both hair and skin formulations due to its light texture.
Pentylene GlycolHumectants
Humectant and solvent
Helps attract and hold moisture while also improving the spreadability of a formula.
May suit
Those seeking lightweight hydration without heaviness.
Worth knowing
It also supports product texture and can enhance the performance of other ingredients in a formula.
Sodium HydroxidepH adjusters
pH adjuster
Helps control and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.
May suit
Those interested in how product pH affects scalp comfort or hair cuticle behaviour.
Worth knowing
It is used in very small amounts to bring a formula to the desired pH range. Once adjusted, it does not act as a strong alkaline agent in the finished product.
CarnosineProteins and amino acids
Antioxidant peptide
Carnosine is a peptide that helps support hair and scalp condition through antioxidant and protective benefits.
May suit
Those looking for formulas that help protect hair and scalp from environmental stressors.
Worth knowing
It appears in some haircare products to help maintain hair fibre resilience and support scalp comfort. Its benefits are typically complementary to other conditioning or strengthening ingredients.
Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUV filters
UV filter
A UV-absorbing ingredient that helps protect hair and colour from sun-related fading.
May suit
Those who spend time outdoors or want to help maintain colour-treated hair.
Worth knowing
It is widely used in suncare and some hair products to support protection against UV exposure. In haircare, it mainly helps reduce colour fade rather than providing full sunscreen performance.
Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractBotanical extracts
Botanical extract
Provides antioxidant and conditioning benefits to support healthy-looking hair and scalp.
May suit
People seeking plant-derived ingredients for added softness, nourishment or scalp comfort.
Worth knowing
This extract is valued for its natural antioxidant content, which can complement a wide variety of haircare formulas. Its conditioning properties make it common in both rinse-off and leave-in products.
Disodium PhosphatepH adjusters
pH adjuster
Helps maintain a stable pH level in a haircare formula.
May suit
Anyone interested in products formulated for consistent performance or stability.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used as a buffering agent to help keep a formula working as intended over time.
Polyimide-1Thickeners and stabilisers
Styling polymer
A film-forming polymer that helps provide hold, shape and texture in hair styling products.
May suit
Those looking for longer-lasting hold or enhanced definition in styling formulas.
Worth knowing
It forms a lightweight film on the hair to support style retention without adding noticeable weight. Commonly used in gels, mousses and sprays for flexible control.
Citric AcidpH adjusters
pH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suit
Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowing
Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
Potassium SorbatePreservatives
Preservative
Helps keep haircare formulas stable by preventing the growth of microbes.
May suit
Anyone who uses water-based products that benefit from reliable preservation.
Worth knowing
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.
A flaxseed-derived extract added for conditioning and a smooth feel.
May suit
Hair wanting a light conditioning boost.
Worth knowing
A plant-derived extract whose effect depends on the amount used.
Biosaccharide Gum-4Conditioning agents
Film-forming conditioner
A plant-derived polysaccharide that forms a light, flexible film to help smooth and protect hair.
May suit
Those looking for added softness, light conditioning or pollution-protection benefits.
Worth knowing
It is often used to enhance the feel of a formula and create a protective barrier on the hair surface. Its film-forming nature can also support hydration retention.
Caesalpinia Spinosa GumThickeners and stabilisers
Natural thickener
A plant-derived gum used to thicken and stabilise haircare formulations.
May suit
Those who prefer products using plant-derived texture enhancers.
Worth knowing
It helps create a smooth, uniform texture and can improve the feel of conditioners, masks and styling products. It is commonly used as a natural alternative to synthetic thickeners.
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