Lift - Volumising Shampoo 250ml

All hair and skin types.

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

Those who prefer a deep‑cleaning or clarifying effect, especially in shampoos.

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.

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.

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 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.

People looking for enhanced styling hold or frizz control.

It is widely used in styling products to help shape and set the hair without feeling heavy. It also contributes to product consistency and spreadability.

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.

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 using products with essential oils or fragranced blends, as it helps disperse these evenly.

It is widely used as a gentle solubiliser in both leave‑in and rinse‑off products. Its presence can improve product consistency and prevent ingredient separation.

People looking for gentle, plant-derived ingredients that can complement scalp‑care routines.

White willow bark naturally contains salicylates, which can contribute to mild exfoliating or soothing benefits depending on the formula. Its effect varies based on concentration and product type.

Anyone who prefers products with a richer, creamier feel or improved spreadability.

It is often used in conditioners and styling products to enhance texture and keep formulas stable over time. It also helps emulsify oil and water components for an even finish.

Those looking for botanical ingredients that can help hair feel smoother and more manageable.

Amaranth seed extract is valued for its natural proteins and nutrients, which can complement conditioning formulas. It is commonly included in modern haircare for an added plant-based boost.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Those using lightweight cleansers or products designed to rinse clean easily.

It is commonly used to improve the texture and spreadability of formulas and to help oils disperse in water-based products. Its mild nature makes it suitable for many haircare applications.

People looking for improved manageability, frizz control or soft styling hold.

It is commonly used in both shampoos and styling products because it enhances slip and helps hair feel smoother. It can also support curl definition and reduce static.

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.

People who enjoy a scented product.

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

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

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

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.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

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

Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.

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.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

Those who want products that remain fresh and effective throughout their shelf life.

Benzoic Acid is often used alongside other preservatives to create a broad-spectrum system. It also plays a minor role in helping maintain a product’s pH balance.

Those who want products to stay fresh for longer, including people who use products slowly or store them in humid bathrooms.

It is often used at low levels and works well alongside other preservative systems to support formula longevity. It is commonly included in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

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.

Those who want products to remain fresh and effective over time.

It is used in very small amounts to support product longevity and is common in both rinse-off and some leave-in formulas. Regulations guide its safe use levels in different product types.

Those interested in how product pH affects scalp comfort or hair cuticle behaviour.

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.

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.

Those who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.