Tea Tree Shampoo

Full ingredient list, decoded

22 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 Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5. 5Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
7. 7Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
8. 8Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA plant-derived cellulose that has been modified to dissolve in water. It mainly…
9. 9Glyceryl Caprylate/CaprateGlyceryl Caprylate is a mild ester of glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in…
10. 10Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilAn essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the Australian tea tree. It is…Essential oils
11. 11Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
12. 12Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
13. 13Glyceryl OleateGlyceryl Oleate is a gentle, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and…
14. 14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
15. 15Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
16. 16MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
17. 17Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
18. 18sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
19. 19TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
20. 20Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateA palm-derived emulsifier made from hydrogenated glycerides reacted with citric acid,…
21. 211,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
22. 22Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/tea-tree-purifying-balancing-shampoo, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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