Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Shampoo

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides natural colour in cosmetics while simultaneously delivering bioactive antioxidant activity from the pigment molecule's radical-scavenging chromophore structure — a dual functionality unavailable from synthetic fd&c/d&c colorants.

Why It's Used: Natural colorants provide authentic clean-label positioning with genuine bioactive benefit — cosmos-accepted natural pigments like chlorophyllin and anthocyanins serve as both colorant and antioxidant from the same molecule.

How It Works: Natural pigment chromophores absorb visible light through π→π* transitions of extended conjugated systems (anthocyanin flavylium, chlorophyll porphyrin, carotenoid polyene). the same extended conjugation providing colour also provides radical-scavenging antioxidant activity through electron delocalisation that stabilises phenoxyl/carotenyl radical intermediates.

Typically Found In: Natural and cosmos cosmetics

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – mineral / metal active

Secondary Functions: Antimicrobial,sebum regulation,antioxidant enzyme cofactor

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: Check annex iv permitted status

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Conditional

Source Notes: Mineral/inorganic compound. cosmetic or pharmaceutical grade.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating at recommended concentrations.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes at recommended concentrations

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile at cosmetic concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Niacinamide,salicylic acid,other actives

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities at standard concentrations

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Natural colorant stability is generally lower than synthetic pigments — anthocyanins degrade at ph >5 (colour shifts from red to blue-green); chlorophylls oxidise to pheophytins; carotenoids photo-oxidise. formulation must protect natural pigments from ph, light, and oxidative degradation.

Last Verified: Cosing database,eu annex iv natural colorant permitted status review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides deep moisturization with rich oleic acid, phytosterols, and lutein antioxidants for mature, dry skin.

Why It's Used: Rich, deeply penetrating oil for dry and mature skin requiring intensive emolliency beyond lightweight oils.

How It Works: Very high oleic acid (55-74%) penetrates deeply into stratum corneum for conditioning. beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols provide barrier repair and mild anti-inflammatory activity. lutein provides antioxidant protection. high unsaponifiable fraction (2-11%) provides unique skin bioactives.

Typically Found In: Rich moisturizers,dry skin oils,anti-aging formulas,body butters

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient

Secondary Functions: Deep penetrating emollient,phytosterol activity,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–50%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – from persea gratissima fruits

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Cold-pressed from avocado fruit flesh. high unsaponifiable fraction (unsaponified lipids) makes avocado oil uniquely bioactive vs other oils with low unsaponifiable content.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 3/5 – moderate; high oleic acid; test for skin type

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

Avocado oil's unusually high unsaponifiable fraction (2-11% vs <2% for most plant oils) contains phytosterols, terpenes, vitamin e, and chlorophyll that remain after saponification and provide skin-active benefits not present in most other plant oils. this unsaponifiable fraction is what makes avocado oil pharmacologically distinct from simple fatty acid triglyceride oils.

Last Verified: Cosing database,dreher & davenport avocado review,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides gram-negative focused preservation complementary to phenoxyethanol for comprehensive spectrum coverage.

Why It's Used: Phenoxyethanol complement — chlorphenesin's gram-negative and antifungal coverage complements phenoxyethanol's gram-positive activity for full-spectrum preservation at lower individual concentrations.

How It Works: 4-chlorophenol ether glycol disrupts bacterial and fungal membranes. strong gram-negative activity (pseudomonas, e. coli). good candida antifungal activity. used with phenoxyethanol for synergistic broad-spectrum coverage. ph stable 3-9.

Typically Found In: Comprehensive preservation systems,baby products (low concentration)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – glycerol ether preservative

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–0.3%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Eu max 0.3% cosmetics. good safety profile. synergistic combination with phenoxyethanol (0.3% pe + 0.1% chlorphenesin often equivalent to 1% pe alone).

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Chlorphenesin + phenoxyethanol synergy operates through a classic spectrum-filling combination: phenoxyethanol provides strong gram-positive antimicrobial activity while chlorphenesin provides gram-negative and antifungal coverage. the combination's minimum inhibitory concentration sum is subadditive (provides equivalent preservation at combined concentrations below what either alone would require) — textbook pharmacological synergy enabling lower total preservative load.

Last Verified: Cosing database,eu preservative annex v,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides film-forming conditioning and detangling with heat protection in a polymer that adsorbs substantively to hair.

Why It's Used: The most widely used cationic polymer conditioner – provides excellent conditioning and detangling while adsorbing strongly to damaged hair areas that need conditioning most.

How It Works: Cationic quaternary ammonium groups along the polymer backbone adsorb to anionic sites on hair keratin. higher charge density on damaged hair (more negative sites) leads to preferential adsorption where conditioning is needed. polymer film formation provides heat protection and volume.

Typically Found In: Shampoos,2-in-1 products,conditioners,styling products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – cationic polymer conditioner

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–2%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – cellulose-derived

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Polyquaternium-10's 'self-targeting' to damaged hair sites is a unique smart conditioning mechanism. as hair damage increases negative charge density by exposing keratin's aspartate and glutamate carboxylate groups, pq-10's cationic polymer backbone adsorbs preferentially to these high-charge damage sites – automatically delivering more conditioning where the hair needs it most.

Last Verified: Cosing database,robbins hair science,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12