it does contain sulfates, however, they are naturally derived and are safe on any type of hair, even those with brazilian blowouts and/or keratin treatments.

Yes, sodium laureth-8 sulfate, sodium oleth sulfate, and magnesium oleth sulfate.

Yes. Ammonium lauryl sulfate; sodium laureth sulfate; sodium laureth-8 sulfate; magnesium laureth sulfate; magnesium laureth-8 sulfate; sodium oleth sulfate; & magnesium oleth sulfate. Most of these are derived from cocoa oil.

According to the sample packet it does have ammonium lauryl and laureth sulfates

Yes, it has sodium lauryl sulfate in it.

Unfortunately having the natural seal doesn't mean there aren't sulfates. The Phyto shampoo for color-treated hair is "Natural" but the second ingredient is indeed a sulfate. So I would guess, yes.

It contains hydrolyzed soy protein.

Yes, hydrolized soy protein.

According to my sample packet, it has hydrolyzed soy protein

Yes, it has Hydrolyzed Soy Protein in it.

Sounds like we have similiar hair types and this product left my hair really dry and looking fried. U could give it a try or try Bumble and Bumble Super Rich. Works for my hair, left it softer after just one use. And i base my review on the shampoo and conditioner alone not using other products. I washed it and let it air dry. Sephora has a geeat return policy which is why they r my my go to. If u hate it just return it i say and try another. You will hit the sweet spot. ;)

My hair is the exact opposite, but I do wash it twice and then use one of the phyto conditioners... the best shampoo and conditioners I have ever used are phyto.

I bought the hydrating conditioner that goes with it and use both. I don't think it's necessary to wash your hair twice.

I believe there was a message on the back of my sample packet saying something along the lines of "not animal tested" or "against animal testing". I was pleased because I buy cruelty free whenever possible.
So it's safe to say that the product itself isn't animal tested and that Phyto doesn't conduct animal testing, but we don't know if the suppliers do, unfortunately.

According to this site, accuracy of claims unknown, they do not test on animals. http://hubpages.com/hub/Phyto-the-best-hair-care-products

I love this line and it works great for me. Try finishing your styling with a little bit of Phyto 9 which is a nourishing and repairing cream. Also, you might want to try finishing with a few drops of Oscar Blandi Olio di Jasmine oil.

Unless you are planning on ingesting this product (and in large amounts), I would say the chances of causing a drug interaction would probably be little to none. The absorption of the herb derivative (St. John's Wort) would be such a small amount that very little would reach your bloodstream to interact with your birth control. Think about it this way... why would Phyto create a shampoo Antidepressant (which is what St. John's is) ? Exactly, they wouldn't.

If you still have doubts, contact your primary care provider.

-RN