Banana Truly Nourishing Shampoo

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23 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5. 5Glyceryl Hydroxystearate
6. 6Glyceryl Caprylate/CaprateGlyceryl Caprylate is a mild ester of glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in…
7. 7Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
8. 8PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
9. 9 Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
10. 10Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
11. 11PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
12. 12Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
13. 13Polyquaternium-7This conditioning polymer, made from acrylamide and a positively charged monomer, gives…
14. 14Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
15. 15Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
16. 16Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
17. 17 Ascorbic AcidAscorbic Acid is a form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant that helps brighten and…
18. 18GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
19. 19sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
20. 201,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
21. 21Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
22. 22CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
23. 23CI 14700/Red 4

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/banana-truly-nourishing-shampoo, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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