L'Oreal Elvive Vita-max 2 in 1 250 ml

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethicone, Coco-Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether, Niacinamide, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocamide MIPA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Magnesium Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Panthenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Methyl Cocoate, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C46548/1)

Let's examine the most significant ingredients in order of quantity.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate. SLES, is a chemical compound and belongs to a group of salts of sulfated ethoxylated alcohols. It is a surfactant that generates foam and is widely used in toothpastes, shampoos, liquid soaps. Since its solvent power is among the least aggressive on the skin, it is used in delicate soaps and shampoos. However it may cause irritation to the eyes if used in high quantities. As it is not mandatory to indicate the percentage or the quantity of chemical products on labels, it is however difficult to know how much Sodium Laureth sulfate is in the product.

PEG-12 Dimethicone  It is a derivative of silicone, a chemically inert silicone-based polymer with an emulsifying function, used in the cosmetic industry in liquid soaps, shampoos and more. It is a non-neurotoxic topical agent.

Coco-Betaine or Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Amphoteric zwitterionic chemical compound. It is a surfactant (removes dirt particles) of synthetic origin and is used in cosmetics and body wash products with an antimicrobial function. The CIR Panel concluded that because this ingredient does not exhibit significant toxicity, when formulated to be non-sensitizing (i.e., it can be based on a quantitative risk assessment), it is safe for use as a cosmetic ingredient in the use and concentration practices of this safety assessment. However, it should be remembered that repeated and prolonged use of surfactants may cause irritation and allergic contact dermatitis.

Cetyl Alcohol,  a long-chain fatty alcohol that is also called Palmitoyl Alcohol, a chemical frequently used in cosmetics as a non-ionic emollient, as a pharmaceutical excipient and in medicine.  

Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether is a chemical compound used in the cosmetic industry as a opacifier.

Niacinamide is a starch derived from vitamin B3, niacin. In cosmetics it is used to soften the skin, treat acne. Its antimicrobial properties have protective, sebostatic and itch relieving effects. It is usually well tolerated and is a safe product.

Cocamide MIPA belongs to the family of cocamides (MEA, DEA, TEA) and is a surfactant (has the function of removing particles of dirt) non-ionic, viscosifying and foaming. It has a vegetable origin and is obtained from the coconut palm using a chemical process.

Tocopheryl Acetate Is a powerful antioxidant, basically a vitamin E. It is used in cosmetic skin products, toothpastes and has no safety contraindications.

Sodium Benzoate is a chemical compound and is used as a preservative in the food industry and in cosmetics. It has anti-bacteria and anti-fungal properties.

Sodium Hydroxide Commonly known as caustic soda (in the solid phase), it has various applications depending on the quantity and associated components. In detergents it has a bleaching function.

The other ingredients have a modest weight. It is interesting to note the presence of some interesting ingredients: Carbomer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional. Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 as of 1 March 2022 banned the marketing of products containing Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Lilial) as dangerous to human health.

Conclusions

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