Therappe Shampoo
A moisturizing shampoo designed to replenish hair fibers with a protein complex for 24-hour hydration. Contains sulfates, artificial fragrance, and harsh preservatives.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Contains plastic packaging, sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate), artificial fragrance, and harsh preservatives like DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, and Methylisothiazolinone, which are known sensitizers and formaldehyde releasers.
Why We Rated It This Way
Nexxus's Therappe Shampoo is made from Plastic bottle, shampoo liquid (Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance (Parfum), PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, PPG-9, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Adipic Acid, Sodium Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazol
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Nexxus Therappe Shampoo
Potential skin irritation from sulfates and sensitization from fragrance and isothiazolinones. DMDM Hydantoin is a formaldehyde releaser.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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