Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo

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34 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5. 5DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
7. 7Mel / HoneyMel is the INCI name for honey, a sweet, sticky food made by bees from flower nectar.…
8. 8Mel Extract / Honey Extract
9. 9Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
10. 10Steareth-6
11. 11Fumaric AcidFumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used mainly to adjust and…
12. 12GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
13. 13Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
14. 14Trideceth-3
15. 15AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
16. 16PEG-100 Stearate
17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18. 18Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
19. 19Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
20. 20Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
21. 21Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
22. 22Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
23. 23Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
24. 24Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
25. 25Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
26. 26Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
27. 27PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
28. 28CI 15985 / Yellow 6
29. 29CI 19140 / Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
30. 30CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
31. 31LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
32. 32Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
33. 33Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
34. 34Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Garnier product page, www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/ultimate-blends/honey-treasures, retrieved November 6, 2026.

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