Washday Delight

shampoo · 16.9 oz · Haircare

Carol's Daughter Washday Delight is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and aloe vera. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Washday Delight

Glycerin
A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

11213537CD - Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
5Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
6Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
7Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
8LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
9Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer from guar beans, given a positive charge. Its main…
10Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
11LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
12GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
13Citral Potassium SorbateLabelled fragrance allergens
14Sodium Benzoate. F.I.L. D238909/1 Pat: patents.carolsdaughter.com Ven dients

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0820645006966, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum/Fragrance (#4)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Linalool (#8), Limonene (#11), Geraniol (#12), Citral Potassium Sorbate (#13)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Carol's Daughter Washday Delight fragrance-free?

No. Carol's Daughter Washday Delight contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 4 of 14).

Does Carol's Daughter Washday Delight contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Carol's Daughter Washday Delight pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Aloe vera.