Ethique Beauty
Ethique Beauty Gentle Solid Shampoo Bar Fragrance-Free
A mild, fragrance-free shampoo bar that gently cleanses and nourishes the scalp and hair, leaving it soft, manageable, and beautifully clean. Safe for color-treated hair and formulated without fragrances or essential oils.
Sulfate-free
Paraben-free
Color-safe
Silicone-free
Natural
Protein-free
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Ethique Beauty Gentle Solid Shampoo Bar Fragrance-Free
Ethique Beauty
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Shampoo Bar
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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?
Shampoo Bar with 10 ingredients
Who Is It For
Adults, All genders
Budget
$17.00 - $34.00
Timeline
Immediate
Why Youโll Love It
What Does It Help With?
Dryness, Oily Scalp, Frizz, Dullness, Scalp Issues
Best for
Sensitive scalp and skin
Features
Fragrance-free, Safe for color-treated hair, Sustainable packaging, Cruelty-free, Vegan
Checks
Cruelty-free, Vegan, Sustainable packaging
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Sodium-Cocoyl-Isethionate, Stearic-Acid, Sodium-Cocoyl-Glycinate, Theobroma-Cacao-Cocoa-Seed-Butter, Coconut-Acid, Orbignya-Oleifera-Babassu-Seed-Oil, Betaine, Brassica-Alcohol, Behentrimonium-Methosulfate, Sodium-Isethionate, Glycerine, Aqua-Water, Lactic-Acid, Guar-Hydroxypropyltrimonium-Chloride, Benzyl-Alcohol, Sodium-Chloride, Dehydroacetic-Acid
Key Ingredients
Babassu Oil, Cocoa Butter, Betaine
Ingredients Details
Babassu Oil
Common Name(s): Babassu oil,botanical carrier oil,emollient fatty acid delivery
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Softens and conditions skin by integrating into sc lipid bilayers, delivers essential fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, linolenic) for barrier lipid synthesis, and provides rich, non-stripping moisturisation.
Why It's Used: Natural carrier oils provide the closest compositional match to endogenous sc lipids, delivering emolliency through genuine barrier integration rather than simple surface occlusion.
How It Works: Fatty acid triglycerides partition into sc lipid bilayers โ oleic acid (c18:1) provides fluid, emollient integration; linoleic acid (c18:2) acts as essential ceramide precursor; saturated fatty acids provide more occlusive barrier reinforcement.
Typically Found In: Moisturisers,facial oils,natural skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Essential fatty acids โ linoleic (c18:2, n-6) and ฮฑ-linolenic (c18:3, n-3) acids โ cannot be synthesised by the body; topical delivery through carrier oils provides direct substrate for ceramide and eicosanoid biosynthesis in the epidermis.
Last Verified: Cosing database,babassu oil carrier oil botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Betaine
Common Name(s): Trimethylglycine,tmg,natural betaine
CAS Number: 107-43-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides osmoprotective humectant conditioning with anti-irritant and mild foam-boosting activity.
Why It's Used: Natural-origin multifunctional osmolyte from sugar beet providing hydration, anti-irritancy, and conditioning in virtually every cosmetic category.
How It Works: Quaternary ammonium betaine provides zwitterionic character for water binding via ionic hydration. osmoprotective function at 100โ500mm as compatible solute protecting cells from osmotic stress. reduces surfactant irritation by competing with sls for protein binding sites. mild foam enhancement.
Typically Found In: Virtually all categories โ moisturisers, shampoos, cleansers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from beta vulgaris (sugar beet) molasses
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Betaine's anti-irritant mechanism for surfactant systems involves competitive protein protection: betaine at high concentrations preferentially interacts with skin proteins, occupying binding sites that would otherwise be occupied by surfactant molecules causing protein denaturation. this competition reduces available protein binding for irritating surfactants, explaining betaine's well-documented ability to reduce sls irritation when co-formulated.
Last Verified: Cosing database,craig betaine osmoprotective review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Betaine
Common Name(s): Trimethylglycine,tmg,natural betaine
CAS Number: 107-43-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides osmoprotective humectant conditioning with anti-irritant and mild foam-boosting activity.
Why It's Used: Natural-origin multifunctional osmolyte from sugar beet providing hydration, anti-irritancy, and conditioning in virtually every cosmetic category.
How It Works: Quaternary ammonium betaine provides zwitterionic character for water binding via ionic hydration. osmoprotective function at 100โ500mm as compatible solute protecting cells from osmotic stress. reduces surfactant irritation by competing with sls for protein binding sites. mild foam enhancement.
Typically Found In: Virtually all categories โ moisturisers, shampoos, cleansers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from beta vulgaris (sugar beet) molasses
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Betaine's anti-irritant mechanism for surfactant systems involves competitive protein protection: betaine at high concentrations preferentially interacts with skin proteins, occupying binding sites that would otherwise be occupied by surfactant molecules causing protein denaturation. this competition reduces available protein binding for irritating surfactants, explaining betaine's well-documented ability to reduce sls irritation when co-formulated.
Last Verified: Cosing database,craig betaine osmoprotective review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Cocoa Butter
Common Name(s): Cocoa butter,cacao butter
CAS Number: 8002-31-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides hard-setting occlusive emolliency for body butters and lip balms with skin conditioning stearic acid.
Why It's Used: Classic body care and lip balm solid butter providing strong occlusive moisture retention with the iconic cocoa scent and stable solid-at-room-temperature consistency.
How It Works: High stearic (32-36%) and palmitic (25-30%) acid content provides hard, brittle texture with high melting point (34-38ยฐc). solid at room temperature, melts at body contact for on-skin application. occlusive barrier film reduces tewl. natural polyphenols provide antioxidant activity.
Typically Found In: Body butters,lip balms,hard lotions,soap,cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Occlusive barrier,hard butter texture,natural aroma
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from theobroma cacao seeds
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Expeller or cold-pressed from roasted cacao beans. natural cocoa butter retains aroma; deodorized available for unscented formulas. very shelf stable (shelf life 3-5 years).
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 4/5 โ comedogenic; avoid on acne-prone face
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cocoa butter is one of the few naturally occurring fats with a sharp melting point transition (34-38ยฐc) just below body temperature, providing solid-at-room-temperature stability while melting completely and uniformly on skin contact. this unique thermal transition gives body butters and lip balms their characteristic texture and application.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Personalized Usage Instructions
How to Use
Step 1
Wet hair and bar
Step 2
Massage bar directly onto scalp and work into a lather with hands
Step 3
Rinse completely, following with your Ethique conditioner
Medical Chemicals
Protein/Moisture
- Moisture
pH Level
- Neutral (6-7)
Porosity Taget
- Normal Porosity
Customized for Your Profile
Scalp Condtions
Anti-Dandruff, Sensitive Scalp, pH Balanced, Oil Control, Dry Scalp
Climate Suitability
Humid, Dry, Hard Water, Soft Water, UV Protection, Pollution Shield, Winter, Summer
Clinical Claims
98% of users say this product cleanses without irritation
Frequency
Wet hair and bar. Massage bar directly onto scalp and work into a lather with hands. Rinse completely, following with your Ethique conditioner.
Product Information
Cruelty-free
Vegan
Sustainable packaging