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Garnier SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo

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Garnier

SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo

shampoo · 350 ml · Haircare

Garnier SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and vitamin E. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool) and sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate).

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

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Key ingredients in SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo

  • Glycerin

    A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
  3. 3Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
  4. 4Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  5. 5Carica Papaya Fruit Extract/ Papaya Fruit ExtractA plant-based extract made from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is mainly used to…
  6. 6Cocos Nucifera Oil/Coconut OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  7. 7CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  8. 8GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  9. 9Glyceryl OleateGlyceryl Oleate is a gentle, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and…
  10. 10Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  11. 11Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
  12. 12LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
  13. 13Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  14. 14Sobium Hydroxide
  15. 15Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateA palm-derived emulsifier made from hydrogenated glycerides reacted with citric acid,…
  16. 16Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimomium Chloride
  17. 17Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  18. 18TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  19. 19Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
  20. 20Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  21. 21Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  22. 22Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  23. 23LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3600542289740, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#24)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#23)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Lauryl Sulfate (#2)
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 SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Garnier SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 24 of 24).

Does Garnier SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Garnier SIX Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy and dandruff. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Vitamin E.

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