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Herbal Essences Shampoo Coconut Milk

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Herbal Essences

Shampoo Coconut Milk

shampoo · 400 ml · Haircare

Herbal Essences Shampoo Coconut Milk is free of essential oils and parabens, going by its full 41-ingredient list, with glycerin and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate), drying alcohol, sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), silicones (Dimethiconol, 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

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Key ingredients in Shampoo Coconut Milk

  • Glycerin

    A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

41 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. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
  5. 5Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  7. 7Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
  8. 8Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
  9. 9ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  11. 11GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  12. 12Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  13. 13DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
  14. 14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  15. 15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  16. 16DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  17. 17Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  18. 18Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…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. 22Polyquaternium-6A synthetic polymer with a positive charge, used mainly to condition hair and skin,…
  23. 23TrihydroxystearinTrihydroxystearin is a waxy, castor-derived ingredient that thickens oils and gives…
  24. 24Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
  25. 25HistidineHistidine is an amino acid, one of the small building blocks that make up proteins. In…
  26. 26Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  27. 27Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  28. 28LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  29. 29LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  30. 30Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  31. 31Magnesium NitrateMagnesium nitrate is a mineral salt made from magnesium and nitric acid. In hair and…
  32. 32Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
  33. 33Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  34. 34Zea Mays Silk Extract
  35. 35Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
  36. 36MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative from the isothiazolinone family that keeps water-based products free…MI / MCI
  37. 37Magnesium ChlorideA simple mineral salt made from magnesium and chlorine. In shampoos and conditioners it…
  38. 38Triethylene GlycolTriethylene glycol is a clear, thick liquid used as a humectant and solvent. It draws…
  39. 39Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  40. 40MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
  41. 41Ecklonia Radiata Extract

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8001090662231, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsHexyl Cinnamal (#18), Benzyl Salicylate (#26), Limonene (#28), Linalool (#29), Benzyl Alcohol (#39)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#33)
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (#4)
SiliconesContainsDimethiconol (#13), Dimethicone (#16)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylchloroisothiazolinone (#36), Methylisothiazolinone (#40)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Herbal Essences Shampoo Coconut Milk fragrance-free?

No. Herbal Essences Shampoo Coconut Milk contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 41).

Does Herbal Essences Shampoo Coconut Milk contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Herbal Essences Shampoo Coconut Milk pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Aloe vera.

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