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Suave Keratin infusion shampoo

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Suave Keratin infusion shampoo

Shampoo Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

Acceptable formula for Straight, Dry, Damaged, Colored hair. This shampoo has a mix of beneficial and questionable ingredients.

Suave Keratin infusion shampoo by Suave — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Dimethiconol, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Benzoate, EDTA, PEG-45M, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PPG-9, Hydrolyzed Keratin

Key Ingredients

TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Harsh surfactant that can strip natural oils and cause dryness

Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate

Gentle surfactant that cleanses without excessive drying

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Citric Acid

pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant

Dimethiconol

Heavy silicone for conditioning and shine, may cause buildup

Fragrance (Parfum)

Adds scent but can cause irritation

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate Harsh surfactant that can strip natural oils and cause dryness Bad
Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate Gentle surfactant that cleanses without excessive drying Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Dimethiconol Heavy silicone for conditioning and shine, may cause buildup Moderate
Fragrance (Parfum) Adds scent but can cause irritation Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
EDTA Chelating agent, improves stability Moderate
PEG-45M Thickening agent that enhances product texture Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation in sensitive scalps Moderate
Citronellol Fragrance component with potential for irritation 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
Mica (CI 77019) Adds shimmer and shine to hair Moderate
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Provides opacity and UV protection Moderate
Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Colorant providing pigment with no direct hair benefits Moderate
Water (Aqua) Base solvent that hydrates and carries other ingredients Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Carbomer Synthetic thickener, creates gel texture Good
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves manageability Good
PPG-9 Humectant that helps retain moisture in hair Good
Hydrolyzed Keratin Strengthens hair structure and repairs damage 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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