Scalp + Hair Therapy Density & Growth Shampoo

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37 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 Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
4. 4Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
5. 5ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
6. 6DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
7. 7Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
8. 8GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
9. 9Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
10. 10Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
11. 11Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
12. 12CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
13. 13Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
14. 14PPG-6
15. 15TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateA foaming cleansing agent, made by neutralizing dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid with…
16. 16TEA-Sulfate
17. 17Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
18. 18Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
19. 19MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
20. 20Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
21. 21PEG-45M
22. 22PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
23. 23BiotinBiotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also called vitamin B7 (it dissolves in water). In…
24. 24Sodium Glutamate
25. 25Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilA light plant oil pressed from apricot kernels that softens and moisturizes skin by…
26. 26Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
27. 27Zinc GluconateZinc gluconate is a salt of zinc and gluconic acid, a mild acid made from sugar. It…
28. 28Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
29. 29Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
30. 30Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
31. 31Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
32. 32Geranyl AcetateGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid, that…
33. 33Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
34. 34LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
35. 35LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
36. 36Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
37. 37CI 77891Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…

Source: Dove product page, www.dove.com/uk/p/scalp-+-hair-therapy-density-&-growth-shampoo-400-ml, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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