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Honest

Shampoo & Body Wash

shampoo · 283.5 ml · Haircare

Honest Shampoo & Body Wash is free of fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 28-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and aloe vera. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene).

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 13:01 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

Where to buy

Listed in Amazon's stores in United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden; links take you to your own store. United Kingdom

What's inside: free-from facts

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Fits, by its list

Key ingredients in Shampoo & Body Wash

  • Glycerin

    A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Helps hair hold moisture and feel smoother.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

28 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Water (Aqua/Eau)
  2. 2Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAdds water-based hydration to formulasCalms the feel of dry or tight skinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineCleans oil and dirt from skin and hairCreates a soft, stable foamA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
  4. 4Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
  5. 5Disodium Cocoyl GlutamateLifts oil and dirt from skinCreates a fine, creamy latherDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild cleansing agent made from coconut fatty acids and…
  6. 6Sodium ChlorideThickens shampoos, body washes and cleansersHelps shape the texture of lotionsA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  7. 7Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateCleans by lifting oil and dirtBuilds a soft, creamy latherSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
  8. 8Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria)
  9. 9Flower Extract
  10. 10Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAdds antioxidant plant compoundsHelps support skin against everyday stressA plant extract made from the leaves of the tea plant. Formulators use it mainly to add…
  11. 11Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit
  12. 12ExtractGives products a fresh, floral scentHelps mask other ingredient odorsLavandula Oil/Extract is a fragrant oil or extract made from lavender flowers and plant…
  13. 13Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
  14. 14Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract
  15. 15Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractAdds a warm, sweet vanilla scentMakes formulas smell pleasantA plant-derived extract made from the fruit, the long pod, of the vanilla orchid. It…
  16. 16GlycerinDraws water into the outer skin layerHelps skin feel soft and smoothGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  17. 17Caprylyl GlycolBoosts preservative performanceSoftens and conditions skinCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  18. 18PanthenolHelps skin and hair hold moistureSoftens and smooths dry skinPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  19. 19Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideConditions hair and reduces staticHelps hair detangle and slipA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  20. 20Caprylhydroxamic AcidPreservative that slows microbial growthHelps other preservatives work betterCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a gentle preservative that helps stop bacteria and yeast from…
  21. 21Triethyl CitrateHelps other ingredients dissolve and blendKeeps films flexible rather than brittleTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
  22. 22Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateBinds metal ions in waterHelps preservatives perform wellTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
  23. 23Sodium BenzoateHelps stop mold and bacteria growthWorks best in mildly acidic formulasSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  24. 24Sodium PCADraws water into skin or hairHelps skin feel soft and smoothSodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
  25. 25Coconut AcidForms a soap base when neutralizedHelps create a rich latherCoconut Acid is a mix of fatty acids, mostly lauric acid, made from coconut oil. It is…
  26. 26Glutamic AcidAdjusts the pH of the formulaAdds light, smooth conditioning to hairGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in skin. In…
  27. 27Citric AcidAdjusts the pH of the formulaBinds metal ions that affect stabilityCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  28. 28LimoneneAdds a fresh citrus scentHelps dissolve oils and fragrance blendsLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a… Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0817810012174, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#28)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Honest Shampoo & Body Wash fragrance-free?

Yes. Honest Shampoo & Body Wash lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 6, 2026.

Does Honest Shampoo & Body Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Honest Shampoo & Body Wash pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, MI allergy, rosacea-prone skin and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Aloe vera.

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