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Old Spice Captain Shower Gel & Shampoo

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Old Spice

Captain Shower Gel & Shampoo

shampoo · 1 l · Haircare

Old Spice Captain Shower Gel & Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate) and sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate).

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

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Full ingredient list, decoded

19 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 Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  5. 5ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  6. 6Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  7. 7Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  8. 8Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
  9. 9Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  10. 10Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
  11. 11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  12. 12Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  14. 14Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  15. 15LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19CI 42090Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8006540818862, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#5)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#9), Benzyl Benzoate (#12), Limonene (#15), Linalool (#16), Benzyl Salicylate (#17), Hexyl Cinnamal (#18)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Lauryl Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Spice Captain Shower Gel & Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Old Spice Captain Shower Gel & Shampoo contains Parfum (ingredient 5 of 19).

Does Old Spice Captain Shower Gel & Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Old Spice Captain Shower Gel & Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy.

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