Representative Ingredients in a 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner

Below is a chart that shows examples and the functions of the ingredients that make up 2-in-1 shampoos and conditioners.

Ingredient Type	Examples	Function
Surfactants	Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate	Substances which lower the surface tension. They are generally used as cleansing, emulsifying and/or foaming agents.
Emulsifiers	Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamide MEA	Substances which are surface-active ingredients that promote the mixing of oils and water.
Conditioning Agents	Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycol Distearate, Trimethyl Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5, or Panthenol, is a derivative of vitamin B5 -- improves hair condition. , Panthenyl Ethyl Ether	Substances that enhance the look and feel of hair.
Buffering Agents	Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid	Substances which adjust or stabilize the pH.
Preservatives	DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Benzoate	Substances which slow or inhibit the development of micro-organisms.
Chelator	EDTA Used as a chelant in hair colorants for shelf stability. Acts by chelating and inactivating metal ions that would otherwise react with the hydrogen peroxide and cause it to disintegrate.	Substances which form complexes with metal ions to prevent their adverse effects on stability and/or appearance.
Perfume	Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate	Impart a pleasant scent or cover a material odor.