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Aveeno Scalp Soothing Oat Milk Blend Shampoo

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Aveeno

Scalp Soothing Oat Milk Blend Shampoo

shampoo · 354 ml · Haircare

Aveeno Scalp Soothing Oat Milk Blend Shampoo is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, sulfates (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate) and silicones (PEG-7 Amodimethicone).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

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Full ingredient list, decoded

23 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Colloidal Oatmeal Extract
  2. 2Water (Aqua)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  3. 3Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  6. 6Hydrolyzed Milk ProteinA milk-derived protein that has been broken into smaller pieces called peptides. In…
  7. 7Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
  8. 8PEG-7 AmodimethiconeSilicones
  9. 9Polyquaternium-22
  10. 10Polyquaternium-39Polyquaternium-39 is a synthetic polymer with a positive charge that acts as a…
  11. 11PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
  12. 12PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
  13. 13Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
  14. 14Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
  15. 15Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
  16. 16Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
  17. 17Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  18. 18Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  19. 19Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  20. 20Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
  21. 21Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  22. 22Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  23. 23Fragrance (Parfum)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0052800673007, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance (Parfum) (#23)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#3)
SiliconesContainsPEG-7 Amodimethicone (#8)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Aveeno Scalp Soothing Oat Milk Blend Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Aveeno Scalp Soothing Oat Milk Blend Shampoo contains Fragrance (Parfum) (ingredient 23 of 23).

Does Aveeno Scalp Soothing Oat Milk Blend Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (PEG-7 Amodimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Aveeno Scalp Soothing Oat Milk Blend Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy.

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