Bjork Hair Vaxa Kids Shampoo & Body Wash Review

Bjork Hair Vaxa Kids Shampoo & Body Wash
Ingredients

Bjork Hair Vaxa Kids Shampoo & Body Wash Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance, Lactic Acid, Laureth-2, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid
Review

Does Bjork Hair Vaxa Kids Shampoo & Body Wash Work?

 
Bjork Hair Vaxa Kids Shampoo & Body Wash is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
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1
1
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Fragrance
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Lactic Acid
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Laureth-2
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Sodium Benzoate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
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Betula Alba Bark Extract
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Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateAn amino acid-derived surfactant with mild cleansing and strong foaming capabilities.
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilA castor oil-derived ingredient often used to incorporate small amounts of oil (such as a fragrance) into a water-based product. PEG-4 HCO is a gold-standard solubilizer and can be used in low amounts due to its ability to solubilize things so well.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Laureth-2
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laureth-2
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractA beneficial extract obtained from Oat groats popular in products aimed at eczema-prone skin. It contains skin healing beta-glucan, anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds, antioxidant flavonoids, various lipids, proteins, and moisturizing amino acids.
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Betula Alba Bark ExtractAn extract of white birch with a woody aroma that contains powerful wound healing, astringent and anti-inflammatory terpenoids, as well as tannins. It is suitable for irritated, inflamed, and problematic skin.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbic AcidAn organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.