Pantene illuminating color care sulfate free shampoo and conditioner

Q: Is Pantene sulfate free good for colored hair?

FACT: If you go sulfate-free shampoos, its best to choose one full of nutrients to protect your colored hair. If youre not a fan of sulfates, Pantene Pro-V Rose Water Sulfate-Free Shampoo & Conditioner is an excellent choice to help soften and nourish chemically treated hair.

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Product's animal testing policies
PETA: Companies That Do Test on Animals
Is Pantene color shampoo sulfate free?
Is Pantene sulfate free good for colored hair?
Which Pantene shampoo is sulfate free?
Is Pantene Radiant color Shine good for color treated hair?

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Ingredient scores

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FRAGRANCE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, masking, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, surfactant - cleansing agent, antistatic, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (moderate) • Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
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SODIUM BENZOATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative, anticorrosive, masking
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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CITRIC ACID

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster, buffering, chelating, masking
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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TETRASODIUM EDTA

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	chelating agent, chelating
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Occupational hazards (high)
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WATER

Data Availability: Robust

LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, antistatic, cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high)
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SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE

Data Availability: Limited

SODIUM CITRATE

Data Availability: Fair

SODIUM SALICYLATE

Data Availability: Fair

POLYQUATERNIUM-10

Data Availability: Limited

DIMETHICONOL

Data Availability: Limited

PANTHENOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER

Data Availability: None

HISTIDINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, antistatic, humectant, skin conditioning
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BIOTIN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, antiseborrhoeic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
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Ingredients from packaging:

WATER, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, DIMETHICONOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PANTHENOL, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, HISTIDINE, BIOTIN.

Product's animal testing policies

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PETA: Companies That Do Test on Animals

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Is Pantene color shampoo sulfate free?

Enjoy the crisp, lively fragrance and the rich lather of the nutrient-infused sulfate free shampoo, with a blend of pro vitamin B5, antioxidants and biotin.

Is Pantene sulfate free good for colored hair?

FACT: If you go sulfate-free shampoos, it's best to choose one full of nutrients to protect your colored hair. If you're not a fan of sulfates, Pantene Pro-V Rose Water Sulfate-Free Shampoo & Conditioner is an excellent choice to help soften and nourish chemically treated hair.

Which Pantene shampoo is sulfate free?

Get soft, beautiful hair with Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Sulfate Free Shampoo. This powerful sulfate free formula is infused with argan oil to gently cleanse and instantly soften dry, damaged hair.