Oil Control Anti-Dandruff Citrus 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 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. 4Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
5. 5Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
7. 7Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
8. 8Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
9. 9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
10. 10ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
11. 11Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
12. 12Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
13. 13Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
14. 14Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
15. 15LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
16. 16Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
17. 17Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
18. 18Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
19. 19Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
20. 20Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
21. 21Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
22. 22HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23HexamethylindanopyranA synthetic musk used as a fragrance ingredient, its main job is to give products a…
24. 24LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…Essential oils
26. 26PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…Essential oils
27. 27CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
29. 29Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
30. 30CI 42090Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

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

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