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CURLSMITH

Essential Moisture Shampoo

Last verified: February 20, 2026

  • Water (Aqua/Eau)
  • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Lauryl Glucoside
  • PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
  • Betaine
  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  • Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
  • Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract
  • Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract
  • Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
  • Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
  • Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
  • Propanediol
  • Glycerin
  • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
  • Polyquaternium-10
  • Citric Acid
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Sodium Benzoate
  • Potassium Sorbate
  • Fragrance (Parfum)
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
  • Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Essential Moisture Shampoo by CURLSMITH has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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Essential Moisture Shampoo by CURLSMITH - Non-toxic Shampoos + Conditioners product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens