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Gisou shampoo

Shampoo Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

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

Gisou shampoo 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

Parfum / Fragrance, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Caramel, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Orange 4 (CI 15510), Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Aqua (Water/Eau), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Mel (Honey/Miel), Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propolis Cera (Propolis Wax/Cire de Propolis), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium 10, Glycol Distearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey

Key Ingredients

Parfum / Fragrance

Adds scent but may cause irritation or allergies

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifier that can enhance moisture but may cause buildup

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract

Clarifies and adds shine, can be slightly drying

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract

Adds fragrance and shine, can be slightly drying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative that conditions hair, generally well-tolerated

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Parfum / Fragrance Adds scent but may cause irritation or allergies Moderate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifier that can enhance moisture but may cause buildup Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract Clarifies and adds shine, can be slightly drying Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract Adds fragrance and shine, can be slightly drying Moderate
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative that conditions hair, generally well-tolerated Moderate
1,2-Hexanediol Humectant that helps retain moisture, can be slightly oily Moderate
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract Adds shine and smoothness, mild exfoliating properties Moderate
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract Natural exfoliant, adds shine and smoothness Moderate
Caramel Natural colorant Moderate
Propylene Glycol Humectant, retains moisture Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Sorbic Acid Preservative, prevents mold growth Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Salicylic Acid Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Natural preservative, generally safe Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Coumarin Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions Moderate
Limonene Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Linalyl Acetate Fragrance component that can cause sensitivity in some individuals Moderate
Orange 4 (CI 15510) Synthetic dye for color, no hair benefits Moderate
Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Fruit Extract Antioxidant properties with a refreshing scent Moderate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil Lightweight oil providing shine and fragrance Moderate
Aqua (Water/Eau) Base solvent, neutral Good
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate Mild surfactant that cleanses without stripping natural oils Good
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Mild surfactant, gentle cleansing Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Coco Glucoside Mild natural surfactant Good
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Gentle cleanser that maintains hair's natural moisture balance Good
Mel (Honey/Miel) Natural humectant that retains moisture and adds shine Good
Ceramide NP Restores and maintains hair's natural protective barrier Good
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrating agent that retains moisture and improves elasticity Good
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Penetrates hair to provide deep hydration and elasticity Good
Tocopherol Vitamin E, antioxidant protection Good
Propolis Cera (Propolis Wax/Cire de Propolis) Protects and strengthens hair with antioxidant properties Good
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil Light oil that moisturizes and adds shine without greasiness Good
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Rich in fatty acids, moisturizes and adds shine Good
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Rich in fatty acids, nourishes and softens hair Good
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Calming extract that soothes and moisturizes scalp Good
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Rich in vitamins, adds shine and moisture Good
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract Rich in antioxidants, protects hair from environmental damage Good
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract Rich in vitamins, nourishes and strengthens hair Good
Bisabolol Soothes scalp and reduces irritation Good
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate Enhances hair vitality and promotes healthy growth Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Glyceryl Oleate Emollient that smooths hair cuticles, enhancing shine and color retention Good
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves manageability Good
Polyquaternium 10 Improves hair texture and reduces frizz Good
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture Good
Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickening agent that enhances texture and moisture retention Good
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey Conditioning agent that adds moisture and smoothness 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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