Scalp Balancing Shampoo

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

1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
4. 4Cocamide Methyl MEA
5. 5Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
6. 6Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
7. 7TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate
8. 8Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
9. 9Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
10. 10Fumaria Officinalis (Fumitory) Extract
11. 11Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
12. 12Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract
13. 13Prunus Yedoensis (Cherry) Leaf Extract
14. 14Swertia Japonica (Semburi) Extract
15. 15MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
16. 16Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
17. 17Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA plant-derived salt made from glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root.…
18. 18Glucosyl Hesperidin
19. 19NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
20. 20EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
21. 21PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate
22. 22Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
23. 23Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
24. 24Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
25. 25Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
26. 26Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
27. 27Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
28. 28Sodium AcetateSodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid, the sour compound found in vinegar.…
29. 29Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
30. 30Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
31. 31Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
32. 32PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
33. 33LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
34. 34Limonene. Mosbs01Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Moroccanoil product page, uk.moroccanoil.com/products/scalp-balancing-shampoo, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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