Carol's Daughter
Born To Repair Sulfate-Free Nourishing Shampoo
Carol's Daughter Born To Repair Sulfate-Free Nourishing Shampoo, blended with sustainably-sourced Shea Butter, Amazonian Nut Oil, and Babassu Oil, deeply cleans hair without stripping. This collection is a line of clean and color-caring formulas that help repair the strength and improve smoothness of curls and coils while caring for them, so every curl type and hair texture can flourish from wash to style.
Sulfate-free
Paraben-free
Color-safe
Silicone-free
Natural
CGM
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Born To Repair Sulfate-Free Nourishing Shampoo
Carol's Daughter
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Your Biodata Compatibility Analysis
Based on your 6 hair health indices and environmental factors
Poor Match
Significant incompatibilities
Growth Cycle Health Index
Hair Match
Hair Health Index Alignment
Optimal for OSI, SSI, DI, HSI
Ingredient Efficacy
Matching Ingredient Score
Environment Compatibility
Current UV, Air Quality & Humidity
Why This Works for Your Specific Profile
Damage Index:
Very healthy or severely damaged hair falls outside optimal treatment parameters
Water Quality:
Soft or moderately hard water does not require intensive treatment causing over-cleansing and dryness
Hair:
Closed cuticles resist product penetration causing surface buildup without internal benefits
Active Lifestyle:
High activity and frequent washing rapidly strip product benefits requiring excessive reapplication
Your Hair Profile Integration
Your Hair Archetype
Density Level
Washing Frequency
Shedding Level
Oil Level
Your Hair Health Indices
Oil Secretion (OSI)
Very low oil production
Scalp Sensitivity (SSI)
Very low sensitivity
Growth Rate (CMR)
Poor metabolism rate
Damage Index (DI)
Minimal damage
Hair Strength (HSI)
Very weak strength
Softness Index (SI)
Significant improvement needed
Water & Environmental Integration
Water:
Expected Results & Timeline
Key Highlights
What is it?
Sulfate-free nourishing shampoo with 18 ingredients
Who Is It For
Adults, All Genders
Budget
$13.99 - $27.98
Timeline
Immediate
Why Youโll Love It
What Does It Help With?
Damage Repair, Strengthening, Smoothing
Best for
Damage Repair
Features
Repairs damage, Strengthens, Smooths, Biodegradable, Naturally-Derived, Vegan
Checks
Vegan, Paraben-free, Silicone-free, Mineral Oil-free, Artificial Color-free, Petrolatum-free
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua-water-eau, sodium-c14-16-olefin-sulfonate, cocamidopropyl-betaine, laureth-5-carboxylic-acid, sodium-chloride, caprylyl-capryl-glucoside, parfum-fragrance, peg-55-propylene-glycol-oleate, propylene-glycol, citric-acid, hexylene-glycol, sodium-benzoate, potassium-hydroxide, peg-40-hydrogenated-castor-oil, salicylic-acid, polyquaternium-67, benzoic-acid, limonene, linalool, bertholletia-excelsa-seed-oil, butyrospermum-parkii-butter-shea-butter, orbignya-oleifera-seed-oil
Key Ingredients
shea-butter, amazonian-nut-oil, babassu-oil
Ingredients Details
Limonene
Common Name(s): D-limonene,(r)-limonene,dipentene
CAS Number: 5989-27-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the defining fresh citrus fragrance note alongside solvent and antimicrobial properties.
Why It's Used: The citrus industry's primary fragrance compound and the most abundant terpene in essential oils โ limonene provides the clean, universally appealing fresh citrus scent character.
How It Works: D-limonene activates trpv1 mildly at high concentrations. antimicrobial via membrane disruption. solvent for oils and lipophilic compounds. cleaning via emulsification of lipid soils.
Typically Found In: Citrus-scented products,cleaning products,fragrance compounds
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Fragrance component โ cyclic monoterpene
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from citrus peel essential oils
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation: declared fragrance allergen. oxidises to sensitising compounds (limonene hydroperoxides) on air exposure โ use with antioxidant stabilisers. ifra guidelines apply.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Limonene's sensitisation risk arises not from limonene itself but from its autooxidation products (limonene-1,2-epoxide and limonene hydroperoxides) formed on air exposure. fresh limonene has low sensitisation potential, but air-oxidised limonene's hydroperoxide products are potent skin sensitisers. this explains why oxidation-stabilised formulations (with bht or other antioxidants) are required to manage limonene safety.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards,brรฅred christensson et al. limonene oxidation study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Linalool
Common Name(s): 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol,linalyl alcohol
CAS Number: 78-70-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the most common natural floral-citrus fragrance note with additional anti-inflammatory properties.
Why It's Used: The most abundant fragrance terpene in nature โ linalool forms the primary scent character of lavender, responsible for lavender's documented aromatherapy calming effects.
How It Works: Monoterpene alcohol activates gaba-a receptors for anti-anxiety activity (same receptor as benzodiazepines). inhibits glutamate-induced excitotoxicity. antimicrobial via membrane disruption. anti-inflammatory via nf-kb inhibition.
Typically Found In: Virtually all fragranced cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Fragrance component โ tertiary terpene alcohol
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from lavender, coriander, bergamot
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation: declared fragrance allergen on label when >0.001% (leave-on) or >0.01% (rinse-off). ifra guidelines apply.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Linalool's gaba-a receptor activation provides a pharmacological basis for lavender aromatherapy's documented anxiolytic effects. the same receptor modulation used by benzodiazepine drugs (such as diazepam) is activated by inhaled linalool vapor, providing receptor-mediated calming without the tolerance and dependence associated with pharmaceutical gaba-a modulators.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards,elisabetsky et al. linalool gaba study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Polyquaternium-67
Common Name(s): Polyquaternium-67,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from polyquaternium-67.
Why It's Used: Polyquaternium-67 delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: polyquaternium-67. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Polyquaternium-67 provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,polyquaternium-67 technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Personalized Usage Instructions
How to Use
Step 1
Massage the Nourishing Shampoo into your scalp and hair
Step 2
Lather and rinse
Step 3
Follow with the Moisture Treatment, Nourishing Conditioner, Reviving Oil, and Defining Cream
Medical Chemicals
Protein/Moisture
- Moisture
pH Level
- Acidic
Porosity Taget
- High Porosity
Customized for Your Profile
Scalp Condtions
Sensitive Scalp, pH Balanced, Dry Scalp
Climate Suitability
Humid, Dry, Hard Water, Soft Water, UV Protection, Pollution Shield, Winter, Summer
Clinical Claims
Frequency
Massage the Nourishing Shampoo into your scalp and hair. Lather and rinse. Follow with the Moisture Treatment, Nourishing Conditioner, Reviving Oil, and Defining Cream.
Product Information
Vegan
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Mineral Oil-free
Artificial Color-free
Petrolatum-free