Rice Water Shampoo
Shampoo
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Rice Water Shampoo

Mielle Organics
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
41% Natural59% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains PEG-75 Lanolin
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

41% natural59% synthetic
9 natural 13 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 41% natural and 59% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

surfactant - cleansing4:Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, PEG-75 Lanolin, PEG-150 Distearate
type of chemical entity4:Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
solvent3:Water (Aqua, Eau), Propanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.