Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 300ml
Shampoo

Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 300ml

Joico
50Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
58% Natural38% 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.

Cetrimonium ChlorideMax 0.1%
Max concentration:0.1%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Leave-on hair products(c) Leave-on face products
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
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
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 6.0 — Ineffective
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycolic Acid at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

58% natural38% synthetic
29 natural 2 unknown 19 synthetic

Based on 50 ingredients analyzed. 58% natural, 4% unknown and 38% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
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.