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Head & Shoulders DermaXPro Gentle Scalp Care Serum

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Head & Shoulders

DermaXPro Gentle Scalp Care Serum

scalp treatment · 145 ml · Haircare

Head & Shoulders DermaXPro Gentle Scalp Care Serum is free of essential oils and parabens, going by its full 22-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol), drying alcohol, sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate), silicones (Dimethicone) and MI / MCI (Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone).

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

£4.9950% 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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Full ingredient list, decoded

22 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. 2Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
  3. 3Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5Zinc CarbonateZinc Carbonate is a white mineral powder made from zinc that absorbs excess oil and…
  6. 6Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  7. 7Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
  8. 8DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  9. 9FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  11. 11Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  12. 12Magnesium Carbonate HydroxideA fine, white, magnesium-based mineral powder. Its main job is to absorb oil and give…
  13. 13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  14. 14Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  15. 15Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  16. 16Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
  18. 18Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
  19. 19Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
  20. 20AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  21. 21MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative from the isothiazolinone family that keeps water-based products free…MI / MCI
  22. 22MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0030772062906, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#16)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol (#20)
SulfatesContainsSodium Lauryl Sulfate (#2), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (#3)
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#8)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylchloroisothiazolinone (#21), Methylisothiazolinone (#22)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Head & Shoulders DermaXPro Gentle Scalp Care Serum fragrance-free?

No. Head & Shoulders DermaXPro Gentle Scalp Care Serum contains Fragrance (ingredient 9 of 22).

Does Head & Shoulders DermaXPro Gentle Scalp Care Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Head & Shoulders DermaXPro Gentle Scalp Care Serum pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for acne-prone skin and pregnancy.

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