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Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This shampoo contains strong cleansing agents like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which are effective but can be irritating for individuals with sensitive skin or scalp. While it includes some conditioning agents and mild acids, the primary concern for a rinse-off product like this is the potential for irritation from the main surfactants. The presence of declared fragrance allergens like Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, and Benzyl Alcohol, though in trace amounts, means those with fragrance allergies should exercise caution. The product is generally suitable for most adults without known sensitivities, but those prone to irritation should consider alternatives.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Coco-Betaine
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Lactate
Contains strong cleansing sulfates; potential for skin irritation
This shampoo uses Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which are powerful cleansers but can cause irritation, especially for sensitive skin or scalp. While it's a rinse-off product, minimizing exposure, individuals with known sensitivities to strong detergents or fragrance allergens should be cautious. The formulation includes some conditioning and pH-balancing ingredients, but the primary cleansing system is quite robust.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is declared.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for haircare. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
What's good
Includes conditioning agents like Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride and Coco-Betaine to help mitigate harshness.
Contains Lactic Acid for pH balancing and mild conditioning.
Watch out for
The presence of both Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate can lead to significant skin and scalp irritation for sensitive individuals.
Ethoxylated ingredients (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Steareth-6, PEG-100 Stearate, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Polysorbate 20) may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a manufacturing impurity classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Contains Sodium Benzoate, a preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C, and is part of the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
SLS is an aggressive surfactant that strips skin of its natural oils, disrupts the skin barrier, and can cause contact dermatitis, canker sores, and eye irritation. People with eczema, psoriasis, or sensitive skin should avoid SLS-containing products. It is particularly harsh in oral care products where it contacts mucous membranes.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS; American Academy of Dermatology; Herlofson & Barkvoll 1996
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Benzoate (E211)
Benzoates are permitted preservatives with an established acceptable daily intake. Two documented concerns: in acidic drinks that also contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) they can slowly form small amounts of benzene, especially with heat and light (US FDA beverage survey, 2006); and sodium benzoate was one of the additives in the Southampton study mixtures associated with hyperactivity in children. It can also trigger reactions in some people with asthma or urticaria.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA re-evaluation of benzoic acid and benzoates (2016); US FDA benzene-in-beverages survey (2006); McCann et al., Lancet 2007
Sodium Benzoate: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Laureth Sulfate
SLES is a cleansing agent that is milder than SLS but can still irritate very sensitive or compromised skin. Separately, because it is made by ethoxylation, it may carry a residue of 1,4-dioxane, which IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). The ingredient list cannot show whether any is present or how much. The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic to be safe, and manufacturers reduce it by vacuum stripping.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FDA; EU SCCS
Sodium Laureth Sulfate: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed)
These are individual fragrance components that are known contact allergens. EU rules require them to be named on the label when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off), because "parfum" alone would hide them. Limonene and linalool are especially common and become more allergenic as they oxidise on exposure to air. This is a risk for people who are sensitised, not a general-population hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545 (extended fragrance-allergen labelling); SCCS opinions on fragrance allergens
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed): regulation, sources and other products →Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is the most widely used paraben-free preservative. The EU limits it to 1% in cosmetics (SCCS has confirmed this is safe for adults), and the French regulator ANSM advised in 2012 against leave-on products containing it for the nappy area of children under three and recommended a lower concentration for them. It can irritate sensitive skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex V (max 1.0%); SCCS opinion SCCS/1575/16; ANSM recommendation (2012)
Phenoxyethanol: regulation, sources and other products →Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic acne and dandruff active. EU rules cap it (3% in leave-on products) and bar it from leave-on products for children under three years except shampoos, because it is absorbed through the skin and is chemically related to aspirin. Dermatologists commonly advise limiting high-strength use in pregnancy.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III (conditions of use); SCCS opinion on salicylic acid
Salicylic Acid: regulation, sources and other products →Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is both a preservative (permitted up to 1% in the EU) and one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be named on a label because it can cause contact allergy in sensitised people. It is information for someone who knows they react to it, not a general hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III and Annex V
Benzyl Alcohol: regulation, sources and other products →Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
PEG ingredients are made by ethoxylation, which can leave traces of ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) and 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B) unless removed. Good manufacturing removes them, so the ingredient itself is not a hazard, but the label cannot tell you whether it was done well. PEGs should not be applied to broken skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 100F (ethylene oxide) and Vol. 71 (1,4-dioxane); Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs): regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a strong skin and mucous membrane irritant.
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity (IARC Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe.
Contains Phenoxyethanol, a common preservative capped at 1%; French regulator advises caution for under-3s.
Contains Salicylic Acid, an exfoliating active not for leave-on use on children under 3 and with limits in pregnancy. As this is a rinse-off product, the risk is lower but still noted.
Contains declared fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal) which may cause sensitization in individuals with fragrance allergies.
Combined Effects interactions
The combination of two strong anionic surfactants can increase the overall irritation potential for skin and scalp, especially for sensitive individuals.
Sodium Benzoate can form benzene in the presence of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). While Citric Acid is not Vitamin C, it is an acid and the interaction potential is a general caution for benzoate preservatives.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The claim describes a product benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim describes a product benefit and duration that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim describes a product benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
This describes the target hair type for the product, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The ingredient list includes Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, which are collagen peptides.
The ingredient list includes Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, which are collagen peptides.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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WaterWATER
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Sodium Laureth SulfateSODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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Sodium Lauryl SulfateSODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
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Cocamide MIPACOCAMIDE MIPA
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Glycol DistearateGLYCOL DISTEARATE
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideGUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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Cocamide MEACOCAMIDE MEA
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Coco-BetaineCOCO-BETAINE
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Lactic AcidLACTIC ACID
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Sodium BenzoateSODIUM BENZOATE
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Sodium LactateSODIUM LACTATE
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Steareth-6STEARETH-6
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PhenoxyethanolPHENOXYETHANOL
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Acetic AcidACETIC ACID
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PEG-100 StearatePEG-100 STEARATE
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Trideceth-10TRIDECETH-10
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Trideceth-3TRIDECETH-3
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Salicylic AcidSALICYLIC ACID
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Polysorbate 20POLYSORBATE 20
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7
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DimethiconeDIMETHICONE
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Dimenthyl Phenyl AcetateDIMENTHYL PHENYL ACETATE
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Fumaric AcidFUMARIC ACID
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UmaloolUMALOOL
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Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOL
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AmodimethiconeAMODIMETHICONE
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CarbomerCARBOMER
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Geranyl AcetateGERANYL ACETATE
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GeraniolGERANIOL
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Tartaric AcidTARTARIC ACID
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesTETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES
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Butylene GlycolBUTYLENE GLYCOL
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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GlycerinGLYCERIN
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Glycolic AcidGLYCOLIC ACID
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo?
The label of Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo lists 39 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide MIPA, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocamide MEA, Coco-Betaine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Steareth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dimethicone, Dimenthyl Phenyl Acetate, Fumaric Acid, Umalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Carbomer, Geranyl Acetate, Geraniol, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Butylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid. Flagged by the analysis: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol.
Is Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo safe to use?
Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo uses Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which are powerful cleansers but can cause irritation, especially for sensitive skin or scalp. While it's a rinse-off product, minimizing exposure, individuals with known sensitivities to strong detergents or fragrance allergens should be cautious. The formulation includes some conditioning and pH-balancing ingredients, but the primary cleansing system is quite robust.
Why does Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo score 5.0/10?
Flagged in the score: The presence of both Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate can lead to significant skin and scalp irritation for sensitive individuals. Ethoxylated ingredients (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Steareth-6, PEG-100 Stearate, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Polysorbate 20) may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a manufacturing impurity classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). Also noted: Contains Sodium Benzoate, a preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C, and is part of the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures.
Who should avoid Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or scalp; Fragrance allergies; Avoiding strong sulfate surfactants; Children under 3 (due to Salicylic Acid).
Does Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 2 fragrance allergens: Geraniol and Hexyl Cinnamal. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Collagen Lifter Volumizing Shampoo pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO" — can't be verified from the label. "72h volume*" — can't be verified from the label. "Visibly fuller hair" — can't be verified from the label.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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