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Garnier Fructis Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration

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Garnier Fructis

Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration

shampoo · 350 ml · Haircare

Garnier Fructis Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with salicylic acid and shea butter. List checked November 5, 2026.

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

  • 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 Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  3. 3Stearamidopropyl DimethylamineA conditioning ingredient that helps hair feel softer, smoother and easier to detangle…
  4. 4Isopropyl MyristateIsopropyl Myristate is a light, oil-like ester made from myristic acid and isopropyl…
  5. 5Cetyl EstersCetyl Esters is a waxy blend of esters made from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids. It…
  6. 6Hellianthus Annuus Seed Oil
  7. 7Sunflower Seed OilA plant oil pressed from the seeds of a bred sunflower variety. Its main job is to…
  8. 8Simmondsia Chinesis Seed Oil
  9. 9Jojoba Seed Oil
  10. 10Cocos Nucifera OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  11. 11Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterA pale, solid fat pressed from roasted cacao beans. It mainly adds richness and helps…
  12. 12Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
  13. 13Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  14. 14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  15. 15Tartaric AcidTartaric acid is a natural fruit acid, found in grapes, that mainly adjusts pH to keep…
  16. 16Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  17. 17CaramelCaramel is a brown colorant made by heating sugar. Its main job is to tint a formula,…
  18. 18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19Cirtonellol
  20. 20Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Garnier Fructis product page, www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/hair-food/cocoa-butter-3-in-1-h, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance (#21)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#18), Benzyl Alcohol (#20)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Garnier Fructis Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Fructis Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration contains Fragrance (ingredient 21 of 21).

Does Garnier Fructis Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Fructis Hair Food Cocoa Butter Regeneration pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy, dandruff and curly hair. Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (BHA) and Shea butter.

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