Shampoo
Shampoo
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Shampoo

Plaine Products
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
75% Natural25% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.7 — Suboptimal
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone at pH 5.7: likely ineffective — above 5
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

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

75% natural25% synthetic
15 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural and 25% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone
humectant3:Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
cleansing2:Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Safflowerate

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.