Scalp + Hair Therapy Soothing Hydration Shampoo

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
5. 5Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
6. 6ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
7. 7GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
8. 8DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
9. 9Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
10. 10TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateA foaming cleansing agent, made by neutralizing dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid with…
11. 11Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
12. 12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
13. 13Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
14. 14Laureth-23A surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide, with an average of 23…
15. 15Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-sized form of hyaluronic acid, made by breaking the long molecule into…
16. 16PPG-6PPG-6 is a polypropylene glycol, a lightweight polymer built from about six repeating…
17. 17Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilA light plant oil pressed from apricot kernels that softens and moisturizes skin by…
18. 18Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
19. 19Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
20. 20Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
21. 21Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
22. 22Amyl CinnamalA synthetic scent chemical that gives products a soft, floral, jasmine-like smell. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
26. 26Geranyl AcetateGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid, that…
27. 27Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
29. 29LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
30. 30Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…Essential oils
31. 31Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
32. 32CI 17200
33. 33CI 42090Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: Dove product page, www.dove.com/uk/p/scalp-+-hair-therapy-soothing-hydration-shampoo-400-, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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