Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Classic Clean

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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 Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
5. 5Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
6. 6Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
7. 7Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
8. 8Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
9. 9ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
10. 10Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
11. 11Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
12. 12DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
13. 13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
14. 14Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
15. 15Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
16. 16DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
17. 17Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
18. 18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
19. 19Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
20. 20Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
21. 21TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateA foaming cleansing agent, made by neutralizing dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid with…
22. 22Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
23. 23NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
24. 24PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
25. 25Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
26. 26Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27Triethylene GlycolTriethylene glycol is a clear, thick liquid used as a humectant and solvent. It draws…
28. 28Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
29. 29CI 42090Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…
30. 30CI 17200

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

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