Published: 2026-01-30 Updated: 2026-01-30
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Analyzing shampoo ingredients as healthy or unhealthy based on their chemical structure can contribute to minimizing irritation and follicle damage caused by long-term accumulation of substances like sulfates, parabens, and silicones, while helping to protect the natural barrier and sebum balance of the scalp."
HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY SHAMPOO INGREDIENTS

HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY SHAMPOO INGREDIENTS

CategoryIngredientHealth Effect
HealthyBiotinBeneficial for Telogen Effluvium hair loss; nourishes and thickens hair strands
HealthyKeratinRepairs damaged hair strands
HealthyHyaluronic AcidMoisturizes hair strands
HealthyPanthenolReduces hair breakage and softens the hair
HealthyTea Tree OilAntibacterial and prevents dandruff
ControversialSiliconeMay clog pores by coating the scalp. Provides a smoother appearance by coating hair strands
HarmfulSulfates (SLS, SLES)Can irritate the skin
HarmfulParabensProhibited in cosmetics. Accumulates cumulatively in the body and increases the risk of breast cancer
HarmfulFormaldehydeProhibited in cosmetics. Carcinogenic and can cause toxic effects
HarmfulSynthetic PerfumeCan cause allergies and irritation

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal