Boticário Dr. Botica Poção da Espuma Kids Shampoo for Coils 4ABC – Gentle Cleansing & Curl Definition – 13.52 fl oz (400 ml)

Boticário Dr. Botica Poção da Espuma Kids Shampoo for Coils 4ABC (400 ml / 13.52 fl oz) is the coily-hair version of Brazil's beloved children's hair care line — formulated specifically for type 4ABC coils, the tightest curl patterns. This is a different product from the Dr. Botica Poção da Espuma Kids Curly Hair Shampoo: that one is made for looser curls and waves, while this green-label 4ABC formula is built for dense, coily, shrinkage-prone kids' hair that needs extra slip at detangling time.

Made in Brazil by O Boticário, the country's largest beauty franchise, it cleanses gently without sulfated foaming agents or silicones, leaves the iconic Dr. Botica green apple scent behind, and is designed to be tear-free. With the full Poção da Espuma line, selected ingredients help support long-lasting curl definition for 24 hours, frizz control for up to 48 hours, and a memory effect that keeps coils defined into the next day.

The accessible bottle was co-developed with people who have upper-limb disabilities: the ergonomic shape, the color-coded pump and the side labels make it easier to identify and handle. The green pump signals the kids' shampoo for coily hair. For children ages 3 and up.

Key Features:

• Made for coils, type 4ABC: the dedicated Poção da Espuma formula for the tightest kids' curl patterns — not the curly/wavy version.
• Tear-free, gentle cleansing: washes away dirt and product build-up without sulfated foaming agents or silicones.
• Tira Nó (Knot Remover) Technology: selected ingredients help make strands easier to detangle — 9 out of 10 caregivers agreed the child's hair became easy to comb.
• Nourishment from root to ends: with the full line, helps support 24-hour curl definition, up to 48-hour frizz control and a next-day memory effect.
• Iconic green apple scent: the playful Dr. Botica fragrance kids recognize at bath time.
• Accessible, inclusive packaging: ergonomic bottle, color-coded pump and side labels, co-developed with people with upper-limb disabilities.
• Vegan, cruelty-free and water-friendly: no O Boticário product is tested on animals; the formula was developed with reduced water impact under the brand's I.A.R.A. methodology.

How To Use

1. Wet the child's hair thoroughly with warm water.
2. Dispense a small amount of shampoo and massage it in well until it lathers.
3. Rinse with plenty of water.
4. Follow with the rest of the Poção da Espuma line for the full definition and frizz-control results.

Expert Tip: On 4ABC coils, section the hair into four parts before washing and work the lather in with your fingertips section by section — it makes rinsing and post-wash detangling far easier.

Ingredients (Highlights)

• Decyl Glucoside & Coco-Glucoside: mild sugar-derived cleansers that create the foam without sulfated surfactants.
• Glycerin: a classic humectant that helps hair hold on to water, which coily textures lose quickly.
• Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil: a lightweight plant oil that helps soften strands and improve the feel of dry, coily hair.
• Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: the conditioning agent behind the slip that makes detangling easier.
• Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum & Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum: plant gums that help coat the hair fiber and support curl definition.
• Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide & Enteromorpha Compressa Extract: a prebiotic sugar and a green-algae extract that help support a balanced scalp environment.

Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Methacrylic Acid/Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Flower Extract, Rheum Rhaponticum (Rhubarb) Root Extract, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891 (White Colorant), CI 19140 (Tartrazine Yellow Colorant), Propylene Glycol, CI 42090 (Brilliant Blue Colorant), Sorbitol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Geranyl Acetate.

Consumer guidance: Must be applied by an adult or under adult supervision. Do not use if the scalp is injured or irritated. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek a doctor. If the product comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of running water and seek a doctor. The product may show changes in color if exposed to excessive heat or light, with no loss of performance or safety — keep it protected from light and excessive heat.

O Boticário was founded in 1977 as a small compounding pharmacy in Curitiba, Paraná, and grew into the largest beauty franchise in Brazil, with thousands of stores across the country and a presence in dozens of markets worldwide. The house is known for pairing Brazilian botanical ingredients with playful, well-designed everyday products — and Dr. Botica is its children's universe, where "Abracabum sabum chuá!" turns bath time into a potion-making adventure. O Boticário is certified cruelty-free: none of its products are tested on animals, and this shampoo is vegan.

FAQ

How is this different from the Dr. Botica Poção da Espuma Curly Hair Shampoo?

They are two different products from the same line. This one is the 4ABC coils version, formulated for the tightest, densest kids' curl patterns and marked "Crespos / 4ABC" with a green label. The curly version is made for looser curls and waves. Pick the one that matches your child's curl pattern.

What age is this shampoo for?

The label states it is for children ages 3 and up, and it must be applied by an adult or under adult supervision.

Is it really tear-free and sulfate-free?

Yes — the label describes it as tear-free and the formula uses no sulfated foaming agents and no silicones. As with any product, avoid the eyes; if it does get in, rinse with plenty of running water.

Will it wash out my child's curl definition?

No. It is designed as the first step of the Poção da Espuma routine: with the full line, selected ingredients help support 24-hour curl definition and up to 48-hour frizz control, plus a memory effect for defined coils the next day.

Is the packaging in Portuguese, and how big is the bottle?

The bottle holds 400 ml (13.52 fl oz) and ships from Brazil with Portuguese labeling. The pump is color-coded green and the side labels are tactile, which helps identify the product even without reading the text.

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