Care Keratin Smooth 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 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.

Those looking for gentle cleansing or well‑blended lightweight formulas.

It is often used to support mild cleansing systems and to help oil‑based components mix evenly into water‑based products. Its high PEG number indicates strong solubility in water.

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.

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 gentle cleansing or lightweight formulations.

It is commonly used to stabilise formulas and support soft, conditioned feel in hair products. It is considered a gentle option compared with stronger cleansing agents.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Those using shampoos or washes that benefit from a richer, more stable texture.

It is a nonionic surfactant derived from glucose and is commonly used to improve viscosity in gentle cleansing products. It is well tolerated in most haircare formulas.

Those looking for products that disperse fragrance or oils evenly without feeling heavy.

It is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulas stable and uniform. It also supports a smooth texture and even distribution of ingredients.

Those looking for enhanced softness, reduced frizz, or improved manageability.

Its phosphate group helps it disperse more easily in water-based formulas compared to some traditional silicones. It is typically used in lightweight conditioners and styling products.

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.

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

Widely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Those who prefer shampoos with a richer, creamier foam.

It is made from fatty acids derived from coconut oil and monoethanolamine and is commonly used to stabilise foam and improve texture. It can also help thicken surfactant-based formulas.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

People who enjoy a scented product.

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

Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.

People looking for gentle cleansing or improved product spreadability.

It is often used to support mild cleansing systems and to help keep formulas stable and evenly mixed.

Those using products that require precise pH levels for performance, such as certain treatments or professional formulations.

Formic Acid can also support product preservation by creating a less favourable environment for microbial growth. It is typically used in very small, carefully controlled amounts.

Damaged, chemically treated or fragile hair wanting reinforcement.

Protein routines suit some hair well, while very protein-sensitive hair may prefer balance with moisture.

Those with chemically treated, heat‑styled, or fragile hair may find it beneficial.

Keratin used in haircare is typically hydrolysed so it can adhere more easily to the hair surface. It offers cosmetic conditioning benefits rather than permanently altering the internal hair structure.

People looking to improve the feel and resilience of weakened, chemically treated or heat‑styled hair.

Oxidised keratin is a modified form of keratin designed to interact more readily with the hair surface. It is commonly used in strengthening or repair‑focused formulas.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

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

People looking for formulas that include fermented ingredients or mineral-enriched conditioning agents.

Fermentation can help make minerals more bioavailable, which is why these blends are sometimes included in premium haircare formulations. It is typically used in small amounts to complement other conditioning ingredients.

Those looking for lightweight conditioning ingredients that may support hair strength and resilience.

Fermented mineral ingredients are valued for providing trace elements in a form that is easy for formulations to incorporate. They are commonly included in premium haircare for their supportive, conditioning benefits.

Those looking for lightweight conditioning or formulas featuring fermented actives.

Fermented ingredients are often used to enhance absorption or provide a smoother sensory feel in haircare formulas. Silicon in ferment form is used for its supportive, conditioning benefits rather than as a silicone.

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.