Scalp + Hair Therapy Soothing Hydration 3-in-1 Scalp Serum

Full ingredient list, decoded

33 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. 2Oleth-20
3. 3NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
5. 5Polysorbate 80A gentle, water-loving emulsifier made from a sorbitol-based sugar alcohol and oleic…
6. 6PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
7. 7PEG/PPG-25/25 DimethiconeSilicones
8. 8Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
9. 9Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
10. 10ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
11. 11Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
12. 12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
13. 13Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
14. 14Zinc Sulfate
15. 15Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
16. 16Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
17. 17Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
18. 18Sodium Acetate
19. 19Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
20. 20Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-sized form of hyaluronic acid, made by breaking the long molecule into…
21. 21Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
22. 22Zinc GluconateZinc gluconate is a salt of zinc and gluconic acid, a mild acid made from sugar. It…
23. 23Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
27. 27Geranyl AcetateGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid, that…
28. 28Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
29. 29LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
30. 30LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
31. 31PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…
32. 32Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
33. 33VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…

Source: Dove product page, www.dove.com/uk/p/scalp-+-hair-therapy-soothing-hydration-3-in-1-scalp, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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