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Gingermilk

Shampoo Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

Poor quality shampoo for Curly, Colored, Oily hair. Multiple concerning ingredients present - seek better options.

Gingermilk by the brand — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Fruit Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Oil, Citrus Tangerina Oil, Citrus Reticulata Oil, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Citrus Paradisi Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil, Citrus Sinensis Oil, Citrus Medica Vulgaris, Citrus Medica Limonum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis, Citrus Grandis, Citrus Aurantifolia, Citrus Tangerina, Citrus Reticulata, Citrus Nobilis, Citrus Paradisi, Citrus Aurantium Amara, Citrus Sinensis, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin

Key Ingredients

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Amino acid-based cleanser

Cocamidopropylamine Oxide

Foaming agent that provides mild cleansing

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Fragrance

Can cause allergies or irritation

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Natural astringent that can enhance shine but may cause dryness

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

Provides a refreshing scent and mild astringent properties

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Amino acid-based cleanser Moderate
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide Foaming agent that provides mild cleansing Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Fragrance Can cause allergies or irritation Moderate
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Natural astringent that can enhance shine but may cause dryness Moderate
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract Provides a refreshing scent and mild astringent properties Moderate
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Essential oil that adds fragrance, may cause sensitivity Moderate
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil Refreshing scent, can enhance shine but may irritate sensitive scalps Moderate
Limonene Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some Moderate
Citral Fragrance ingredient that may cause irritation in sensitive scalps Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Citronellol Fragrance component with potential for irritation Moderate
Geraniol Fragrance ingredient that may cause sensitivity Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions Moderate
Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation in sensitive scalps Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Natural preservative, generally safe Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Tangerina Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Limonum Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Grandis Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Tangerina Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Reticulata Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Nobilis Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Paradisi Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Sinensis Oil Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Medica Limonum Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Grandis Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantifolia Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Tangerina Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Reticulata Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Nobilis Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Paradisi Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Amara Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Citrus Sinensis Cosmetic ingredient, effect varies by hair type Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture 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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