Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 Citrus Fresh Shampoo and Conditioner

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36 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. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5. 5Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
6. 6Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
7. 7Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
8. 8Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
9. 9Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
10. 10Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
11. 11DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
12. 12Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
13. 13MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
14. 14DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
15. 15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
16. 16LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
17. 17ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
18. 18Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
19. 19TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateA foaming cleansing agent, made by neutralizing dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid with…
20. 20Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
21. 21LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
23. 23Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
24. 24Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
25. 25Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
26. 26CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27HexamethylindanopyranA synthetic musk used as a fragrance ingredient, its main job is to give products a…
28. 28Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
29. 29PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…Essential oils
30. 30HistidineHistidine is an amino acid, one of the small building blocks that make up proteins. In…
31. 31Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
32. 32CI 19140
33. 33Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
34. 34Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
35. 35Triethylene GlycolTriethylene glycol is a clear, thick liquid used as a humectant and solvent. It draws…
36. 36CI 42090Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: Head & Shoulders product page, www.headandshoulders.co.uk/en-gb/anti-dandruff-products/dandruff-2-in-, retrieved November 6, 2026.

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