T/Gel Oily Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Fights Dandruff

shampoo · 125 ml · Haircare

Neutrogena T/Gel Oily Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Fights Dandruff is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 16-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and piroctone olamine. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, drying alcohol and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

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

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Key ingredients in T/Gel Oily Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Fights Dandruff

Glycerin
A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.
Piroctone olamine
An anti-dandruff active.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
6Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
7Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
8Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer from guar beans, given a positive charge. Its main…
9Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
10Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate
11Polyquaternium-39Polyquaternium-39 is a synthetic polymer with a positive charge that acts as a…
12AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
13Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
16ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/hair-and-scalp/tgel-daily-range/neutrogena-tgel-a, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#16)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	Contains	Alcohol (#12)
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Neutrogena T/Gel Oily Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Fights Dandruff fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena T/Gel Oily Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Fights Dandruff contains Parfum (ingredient 16 of 16).

Does Neutrogena T/Gel Oily Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Fights Dandruff contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Neutrogena T/Gel Oily Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Fights Dandruff pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Piroctone olamine.