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Balea med

Balea

Balea med

Shampoo Alcohol-free Contains colorants
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Expert note

Great formula! The ingredients work well in a shampoo for Damaged, Dry, Straight, Colored hair and are generally safe.

Balea med by Balea — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Laureth-4, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lecithin

Key Ingredients

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant that protects hair but offers limited conditioning benefits

Laureth-4

Acts as a mild surfactant and emulsifier

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Emollient that provides moisture but may be heavy for some hair types

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative, generally safe in low amounts

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant that protects hair but offers limited conditioning benefits Moderate
Laureth-4 Acts as a mild surfactant and emulsifier Moderate
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Emollient that provides moisture but may be heavy for some hair types Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Natural preservative, generally safe Moderate
Benzoic Acid Preservative, can irritate sensitive skin Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5, adds shine and moisture Good
Tocopherol Vitamin E, antioxidant protection Good
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Deeply moisturizing, helps maintain hair softness and color vibrancy Good
Glyceryl Oleate Emollient that smooths hair cuticles, enhancing shine and color retention Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture Good
Lauryl Glucoside Mild surfactant that cleanses without stripping natural oils Good
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves manageability Good
Lecithin Emollient that hydrates and smooths hair, enhancing softness Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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