Milbon Smoothing Shampoo

Expert Tip: Thoroughly wet both hair and scalp for 90 seconds before shampooing to maximize product performance. Emulsify shampoo between palms and gently work into hair and scalp.
Available in 3 formulas: Fine, Medium, and Coarse.

A healthy hair foundation complements the art that stylists create every day. As the first in the world to examine hair through CAT-Scan technology, our innovative products are backed by rigorous scientific research and high-performing ingredients to ensure the quality, efficacy and safety to preserve hair’s integrity.

Fine Hair:
WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE METHYL MEA, SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE, ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED SILK, SQUALANE, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED SILK, SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT, SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGLUTAMIDE LYSINE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, DISODIUM SUCCINOYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, POLIANTHES TUBEROSA POLYSACCHARIDE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, PCA ETHYL COCOYL ARGINATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL PCA ISOSTEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-52, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, LAURETH-16, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MALIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FRAGRANCE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL

Medium Hair:
WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE METHYL MEA, ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED SILK, SQUALANE, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT, SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGLUTAMIDE LYSINE, POLIANTHES TUBEROSA POLYSACCHARIDE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, DISODIUM SUCCINOYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, PCA ETHYL COCOYL ARGINATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL PCA ISOSTEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MALIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 1,2 HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL

Coarse Hair:
WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-11 CARBOXYLATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM COCOYL APPLE AMINO ACIDS, COCAMIDE METHYL MEA, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED SILK, SQUALANE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN,SODIUM LAUROYL SILK AMINO ACIDS, SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGLUTAMIDE LYSINE, SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT, PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, DISODIUM SUCCINOYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, JOJOBA WAX PEG-80 ESTERS, ISOSTEARIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-52, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, LAURETH-16, CETEARETH-7, CETEARETH-13, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ACETATE, AMODIMETHICONE, ACETIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, ETIDRONIC ACID, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ARGININE, PHYTIC ACID, SILVER OXIDE, FRAGRANCE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL

In our scientific analysis, we measured the quantities of expressed genes that are responsible for pigment production. Grey/white hair with active melanin synthesis showed a similar result as pigmented hair contrary to previous expectations. Meanwhile, the quantity of expressed melanophilin*³ that is in charge of delivering the pigment into the hair matrix*⁴ was reduced. This delivery malfunction results in the appearance of grey/white hair. In conclusion, hair in its early stage of greying may still produce pigment; however, the melanin delivery system needs to be reactivated in order to restore the appearance of pigmented hair.

Three Botanical Extracts that Reactivate Melanophilin
Milbon identified three botanical extracts that are effective in promoting the activity of melanophin: pueraria lobata root extract, thymus serpyllum extract, and chamomilla recutita flower extract. We confirmed that the daily use of a leave-in scalp treatment containing specific amounts of these ingredients can decrease the appearance of grey hair.