Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo
Shampoo
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

Phillip Adam
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
71% Natural24% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

71% natural23% synthetic
12 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 6% unknown and 23% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning5:Caprylyl Glycol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
hair conditioning3:Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract
cleansing2:Decyl Glucoside, Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
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.