Dede Shampoo

Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.

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

Those looking for mild, low-irritation cleansing or formulas suited to sensitive scalps.

It is often used in sulphate-free shampoos because it provides effective cleansing without a strong stripping effect. It can also help improve the mildness of cleansing blends.

People looking for gentle or low-foaming cleansing options.

It is commonly used in sulphate-free formulas due to its mildness and compatibility with sensitive scalps. It can also help improve the spreadability of a formula.

People looking for a gentle, low-irritation cleansing option or those using sulphate-free shampoos.

It is known for being milder than many traditional surfactants and is often used in formulas designed to maintain softness after washing.

Those interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.

Those looking for formulas that help smooth the cuticle or gently refine the scalp surface.

Lactic Acid can also provide mild hydrating and smoothing benefits in haircare. Its pH-balancing role helps support product stability and performance.

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.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.

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.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

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

Widely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.

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 looking for gentle, plant-based conditioning in shampoos and conditioners.

Inulin can also support moisture retention, contributing to a softer feel on the hair fibre. It is commonly used in natural-leaning formulations.

Those looking for botanical-based conditioning or antioxidant support in their haircare.

Hibiscus extracts are often included for their blend of gentle conditioning properties and natural antioxidants. They can complement both everyday and treatment-focused formulas.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.

Those looking for products with reliable preservation, especially in creams, lotions or styling formulas.

It is commonly used in cosmetics at low levels to help maintain product quality over time. It works alongside other preservatives to support formula stability.

People who want formulas that perform consistently in hard-water environments.

It is a plant-derived option often used as a gentler alternative to traditional chelators. It can also support the effectiveness of preservatives and surfactants.

Those wanting added nourishment or antioxidant support in their haircare routine.

Tocopherol is commonly included to help protect oils in a formula from oxidising and to offer light conditioning benefits. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare products.

Those seeking added softness, moisture support or smoother-feeling hair.

It is a phospholipid commonly derived from soy or sunflower and is valued for its ability to enhance spreadability and moisture retention. It can also help stabilise certain formulations.

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 who enjoy scented hair products or want a light floral note in their routine.

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.