Advanced Oil Control Anti Dandruff Shampoo

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30 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 Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
3. 3Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
5. 5Selenium Sulfide
6. 6Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
7. 7Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
8. 8Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
9. 9DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
10. 10ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
11. 11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
12. 12Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
13. 13Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
14. 14HexamethylindanopyranA synthetic musk used as a fragrance ingredient, its main job is to give products a…
15. 15Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
16. 16TerpineolTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly…Essential oils
17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18. 18Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
19. 19LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
20. 20Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
21. 21Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23Hydrochloric Acid
24. 24CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA plant-derived cellulose that has been modified to dissolve in water. It mainly…
26. 26GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27Dimethyl Phenethyl AcetateDimethyl Phenethyl Acetate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives a soft,…
28. 28Magnesium NitrateMagnesium nitrate is a mineral salt made from magnesium and nitric acid. In hair and…
29. 29Disodium PyrophosphateDisodium Pyrophosphate is a sodium salt related to phosphoric acid. It mainly works as…
30. 30Sodium Stannate

Source: Head & Shoulders product page, www.headandshoulders.co.uk/en-gb/anti-dandruff-products/dandruff-shamp, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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