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30 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. 3Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
4. 4Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
5. 5Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
6. 6Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
7. 7ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
8. 8Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
9. 9DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
10. 10Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
11. 11Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
12. 12DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
13. 13TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateA foaming cleansing agent, made by neutralizing dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid with…
14. 14Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
15. 15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
16. 16Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
17. 17LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
18. 18Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
19. 19Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
20. 20LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
21. 21Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
25. 25Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilAn essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the Australian tea tree. It is…Essential oils
26. 26Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27Triethylene GlycolTriethylene glycol is a clear, thick liquid used as a humectant and solvent. It draws…
28. 28Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
29. 29CI 42090Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…
30. 30CI 17200

Source: Head & Shoulders product page, www.headandshoulders.co.uk/en-gb/anti-dandruff-products/dandruff-shamp, retrieved November 6, 2026.

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