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Mekabu Hydrating Shampoo for Botanical Hydration | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Mekabu Hydrating Shampoo for Botanical Hydration by MASAMI. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern shampoo & conditioner and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and MASAMI.

Full Ingredient List

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium-Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycerin, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Undaria Pinnatifida (Mekabu) Powder, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Fragrance

Formulation Deep Dive

MASAMI's Mekabu Hydrating Shampoo for Botanical Hydration is formulated as a high-performance, sulfate-free cleansing system designed for deep moisture retention. The base utilizes a sophisticated surfactant chassis of Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium-Cocoyl Isethionate, and Lauryl Glucoside to provide effective soil removal without stripping the lipid barrier, supported by Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Glycerin for immediate humectancy. The active strategy focuses on marine and botanical nourishment, featuring Undaria Pinnatifida (Mekabu) Powder and Laminaria Japonica Extract for mineral-rich hydration, while Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil and Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil provide essential fatty acids to smooth the hair cuticle. The formula is stabilized with Polyquaternium-10 and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for conditioning and deposition, utilizing a clean-label preservative blend of Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol to ensure long-term shelf stability.

Formula Structure Overview

This formula has a 84% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as conditioner, barrier support, emollient, and moisturizer ingredients.

Reviewed Ingredient Coverage

84%

Matched Ingredients

Conditioner

Barrier Support

Emollient

Moisturizer

Ingredient Analysis

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Water GREAT

Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.

Solvent

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Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Juice GOOD

Deliver humectant hydration and soothing benefits as a stabilized aqueous phase that supports comfortable skin and manageable hair.

Hydrator Moisturizer Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Barrier Support Solvent

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine GOOD

To provide mild cleansing, enhance foam production, and improve the texture and conditioning properties of skincare and haircare products.

Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Cleansing Agent Emulsifier

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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate GREAT

To gently cleanse skin and hair by removing dirt and excess oils while maintaining hydration and minimizing irritation.

Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Cleansing Agent Soother Barrier Support Emulsifier

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Lauryl Glucoside GREAT

Non-ionic surfactant for mild, effective cleansing and foam/viscosity support in sulfate-free formulations.

Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Barrier Support Emulsifier

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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate GOOD

Acts as a naturally derived oil-in-water emulsifier and co-emulsifier that forms skin-mimicking lamellar structures, with mild surfactant and antimicrobial activity that can help support a preservative system.

Emulsifier Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent

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Glycerin GREAT

To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.

Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent

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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate NOT RATED

Undaria Pinnatifida (Mekabu) Powder NOT RATED

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil GREAT

To hydrate and soften skin and hair while strengthening the barrier and delivering antioxidant protection.

Moisturizer Emollient Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support

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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil GOOD

To moisturize and condition skin and hair, provide a protective barrier, and offer anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.

Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Anti-Inflammatory Agent

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Laminaria Japonica Extract NOT RATED

Polyquaternium-10 GOOD

Cationic cellulose polymer that deposits on keratin to condition, reduce static, and improve mildness and combability in surfactant-based systems.

Texture Enhancer Anti-Frizz Agent Strengthener Barrier Support

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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride GREAT

To smooth and condition hair and skin, reduce static and frizz, enhance viscosity, and improve sensory experience in liquid formulations.

Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent

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Glycol Distearate GOOD

To elevate visual allure and sensual feel by creating a luxurious pearlescent appearance, enriching texture, and stabilizing emulsions in cosmetic formulations.

Emollient Texture Enhancer Emulsifier

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Caprylyl Glycol GREAT

Enhances hydration, texture, and skin/hair conditioning while improving emulsion stability.

Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support Emulsifier

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Phenoxyethanol GOOD

A broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative that protects water-containing formulas against bacteria, yeast and mold.

Preservative

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Citric Acid GOOD

Acts mainly as a pH adjuster and buffer and as a chelating agent that protects formula stability and preservation; at higher leave-on levels it also serves as a mild exfoliating AHA.

Chelating Agent Exfoliant

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Fragrance FAIR

The aromatic component of a cosmetic — a blended scent that defines a product’s smell and sensory experience, used within IFRA safe-use limits and with required allergen declaration.

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The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

The manufacturing partners for MASAMI are not publicly disclosed. Many brands work with multiple contract manufacturers across different regions depending on production volume, product type, and regulatory requirements.

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