Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo 250ml

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Why You’ll love it

Feel the clean of a clarifying wash without that stripped, squeaky aftermath.

Helps keep colour looking fresh with pH-optimised cleansing.

Leaves hair light, smooth, and easier to brush and style.

Soft, cushiony foam rinses clean without heaviness or residue.

Description

K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo is a gentle daily cleanser that helps defend hair from damage.

This shampoo works with a pH-optimised formula to deeply clean away product build-up, excess oil, and pollution while respecting your scalp and colour. The gel-like texture lathers into a soft, cushiony foam that rinses clean without leaving hair feeling stripped or squeaky.

Hair feels light, smoother, and easier to brush, with a soft, healthy-looking shine. There’s a fresh, subtle scent that doesn’t overpower your other products.

It’s ideal for colour-treated, chemically processed, or frequently styled hair, and gentle enough for everyday use. Reach for it whenever hair feels weighed down, dull, or stressed from heat styling and environmental exposure.

Directions

How To Use K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo

Wet hair and scalp thoroughly with warm water.
Apply a small amount of shampoo to your hands.
Massage gently into scalp, working through lengths to ends.
Add a little water to build a soft lather if needed.
Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
Repeat if hair has heavy build-up or excess oil.
Follow with your preferred conditioner or treatment.

Ingredients

K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo Ingredients

Water (Aqua) (Eau), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum).

Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.

Aqua Solvents

Solvent

The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.

May suit
All hair and skin types.

Worth knowing
Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansers / 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.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Cleansers / surfactants

Mild cleansing surfactant

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.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Cleansers / surfactants

Mild surfactant

A gentle, coconut‑derived surfactant that helps cleanse hair and create a soft lather.

May suit
Those looking for a mild cleansing option that supports a gentle shampoo feel.

Worth knowing
It is often used to provide a balanced cleanse without leaving hair feeling stripped. Its texture and lather profile make it popular in modern, gentle shampoo formulas.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Cleansers / surfactants

Gentle surfactant

A mild, coconut‑derived surfactant that helps cleanse hair while producing a soft, creamy lather.

May suit
People looking for gentle, sulphate‑free cleansing that still provides a rich foam.

Worth knowing
It is often used in low‑irritation or moisturising shampoo formulas because it cleanses without feeling overly stripping. Common in solid shampoo bars and creamy cleansers.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cleansers / surfactants

Mild surfactant and emulsifier

A gentle surfactant and emulsifier that helps cleanse and support product texture.

May suit
People looking for mild cleansing ingredients or products suitable for regular use.

Worth knowing
It is known for being milder than many traditional surfactants and can also support skin and hair conditioning. It is commonly used in both cleansing and conditioning formulas.
Glycerin Humectants

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.
Acrylates Copolymer Thickeners and stabilisers

Film-forming polymer

Acrylates Copolymer helps form a lightweight film that supports hold, texture and product stability.

May suit
People looking for enhanced styling hold or frizz control.

Worth knowing
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.
Panthenol Conditioning agents

Conditioning agent

Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.

May suit
Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

Worth knowing
A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
Citric Acid pH 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.
Tocopherol Preservatives

Antioxidant

An antioxidant that helps support product stability and can provide conditioning benefits to hair.

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

Worth knowing
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.
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agents

Conditioning polymer

A cationic guar-derived polymer that conditions, softens and helps reduce static in the hair.

May suit
People looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair, including those with dry, damaged or textured hair.

Worth knowing
It is commonly used in shampoos and conditioners to improve slip and manageability without adding heaviness. Its cationic nature helps it adhere lightly to the hair surface for a conditioning effect.
Polyquaternium-10 Conditioning 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.
Caprylyl Glycol Humectants

Humectant

Helps attract and hold moisture in hair and scalp while supporting product stability.

May suit
Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

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

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 Benzoate Preservatives

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.
Potassium Sorbate Preservatives

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.
Parfum Fragrance 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.