Herbal Essences Conditioner Moisture Chamomile Haircare 400ml
Conditioner

Herbal Essences Conditioner Moisture Chamomile Haircare 400ml

Herbal
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
63% Natural37% 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.

BENZYL ALCOHOLMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3,5 kDa (23 )
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONEMax 0.0015% (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-Methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one
Max concentration:0.0015% (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-Methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one
Product types:Rinse-off
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 4.9 — Suboptimal
4.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.9
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.9, 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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

63% natural37% synthetic
12 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural and 37% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance4:STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, FRAGRANCE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT
skin conditioning4:ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FLOWER EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT
surfactant - cleansing3:STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Creamy, thick lotion that coats hair strands with a silky slip
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands.