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Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump

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Head & Shoulders

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump

shampoo · 800 ml · Haircare

Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump is free of drying alcohol, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 32-ingredient list, with piroctone olamine and caffeine. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pinene), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate), sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) and silicones (Dimethiconol, Dimethicone).

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

£14.4010% off the list priceat Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump

  • Piroctone olamine

    An anti-dandruff active.

  • Caffeine

    A stimulating ingredient used in eye and scalp formulas.

Full ingredient list, decoded

32 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 XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
  4. 4Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
  5. 5Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  6. 6Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  7. 7Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  8. 8ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  9. 9Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  10. 10DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
  11. 11Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  12. 12MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
  13. 13DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  14. 14Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  15. 15Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
  16. 16Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  17. 17TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateA foaming cleansing agent, made by neutralizing dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid with…
  18. 18CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulating compound found in coffee and tea. In cosmetics, it helps the…
  19. 19Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  20. 20LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
  22. 22Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
  23. 23Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
  24. 24Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…Essential oils
  26. 26Lavandula Oil/ ExtractLavandula Oil/Extract is a fragrant oil or extract made from lavender flowers and plant…Essential oils
  27. 27Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
  28. 28CI 42090Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…
  29. 29Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  30. 30Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  31. 31Triethylene GlycolTriethylene glycol is a clear, thick liquid used as a humectant and solvent. It draws…
  32. 32CI 17200

Source: Head & Shoulders product page, www.headandshoulders.co.uk/en-gb/anti-dandruff-products/dandruff-shamp, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#8)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Limon Peel Oil (#22), Pinene (#25), Lavandula Oil/ Extract (#26)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#20), Benzyl Salicylate (#24), Benzyl Alcohol (#29)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesContainsDimethiconol (#10), Dimethicone (#13)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump fragrance-free?

No. Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump contains Parfum (ingredient 8 of 32).

Does Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethiconol, Dimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Pro-Expert 7 Hair Fall Pump pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dandruff. Key ingredients: Piroctone olamine and Caffeine.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.