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Honest Shampoo & Body Wash

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Honest

Shampoo & Body Wash

shampoo · 283.5 ml · Haircare

Honest Shampoo & Body Wash is free of fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 28-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and aloe vera. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£16.986% off the list priceat Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 05:32 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Shampoo & Body Wash

  • Glycerin

    A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Helps hair hold moisture and feel smoother.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

28 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Water (Aqua/Eau)
  2. 2Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
  4. 4Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
  5. 5Disodium Cocoyl GlutamateDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild cleansing agent made from coconut fatty acids and…
  6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  7. 7Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
  8. 8Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria)
  9. 9Flower Extract
  10. 10Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractA plant extract made from the leaves of the tea plant. Formulators use it mainly to add…
  11. 11Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit
  12. 12ExtractLavandula Oil/Extract is a fragrant oil or extract made from lavender flowers and plant…
  13. 13Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
  14. 14Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract
  15. 15Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractA plant-derived extract made from the fruit, the long pod, of the vanilla orchid. It…
  16. 16GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  17. 17Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  18. 18PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  19. 19Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  20. 20Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a gentle preservative that helps stop bacteria and yeast from…
  21. 21Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
  22. 22Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
  23. 23Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  24. 24Sodium PCASodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
  25. 25Coconut AcidCoconut Acid is a mix of fatty acids, mostly lauric acid, made from coconut oil. It is…
  26. 26Glutamic AcidGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in skin. In…
  27. 27Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  28. 28LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0817810012174, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#28)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Honest Shampoo & Body Wash fragrance-free?

Yes. Honest Shampoo & Body Wash lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 6, 2026.

Does Honest Shampoo & Body Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Honest Shampoo & Body Wash pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, MI allergy, rosacea-prone skin and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Aloe vera.

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